BA (Hons) English Literature at Lancaster University

Programme overview

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 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Literature in Time, World Literatures. Year 2 core modules: Critical Theory, Critical Practice, Literary Adaptation. Year 3 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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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. Access to HE Diploma: 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. T levels: Distinction overall. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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