BA (Hons) English Literature and Politics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University

Immerse yourself in a dynamic exploration of two complementary disciplines: Our English Literature and Politics degree at Lancaster gives you an exciting opportunity to engage with a wide range of literary texts while considering power dynamics and societal issues that govern daily life in the modern world. In this interdisciplinary course, you will explore the literary greats as well as the voices that history has overlooked. Read widely, closely, and deeply, experiencing literature in a host of new and immersive ways.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Arts  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year studying abroad)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Literature in Time, Parties, Populism and Protest, British Politics: Political Ideas in Action. Year 2 core modules: Critical Theory, Theories of Power and the State, Critical Practice, Understanding Political Research. Year 3 core modules: Your Year Abroad. Year 4 core modules: English Literature Dissertation.

Career pathways

By studying English Literature and Politics at Lancaster, you'll develop strong critical, analytical, research and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of politics across the globe - this combination will help open doors to a wide range of career destinations. Graduates of this course may go into roles such as:

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