BA (Hons) English Literature (Placement Year) at Lancaster University

Read the greats as well as the voices that history has overlooked. Study close to the beautiful Lake District, home of the Romantic poets, and inspiration for many later writers. From ancient myth to the contemporary graphic novel, you’ll explore a host of different literary forms, develop your critical voice, and discuss your reading and ideas with widely published scholars.

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

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Literature in Time, World Literatures. Year 2 core modules: Critical Practice, Critical Theory, Literary Adaptation. Year 3 core modules: Work Based Learning Year. Year 4 core modules: English Literature Dissertation.

Career pathways

Throughout your study you will be developing skills that are vital to employers, such as clarity of writing, persuasive argumentation, and critical thinking. In addition, you will be offered expert literature-specific careers advice to help you explore a host of relevant graduate destinations.

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