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English Literature and History - BA (Hons)

Lancaster University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore a vast range of literary works, from ancient myth to the contemporary graphic novel, and study a host of historical movements, from the medieval world to the rise of human rights. Through engagement with texts and artefacts crossing continents and centuries, our interdisciplinary programme will immerse you in both literature and history.


Why Lancaster?

- Explore a city steeped in history and with the Lake District, home of the Romantic poets, on its doorstep- Be inspired by our rich programme of free literary and historical events on campus, online, and in the city’s historic Castle Quarter- Benefit from internship opportunities, including residential positions at Wordsworth Grasmere in the heart of the English Lake District and placements with local heritage organisations- Enhance your professional skills by getting involved with our student-run literary journals- Address the challenges to our world past, present and future, from environmental change, to war, and conflict and human rights- Be taught by critics, writers and historians with international reputations


Past worlds: world literature

You will engage closely with texts and artefacts crossing continents and centuries, exploring the profound question of where literature ends and history begins. In doing so, you will learn how to understand the worlds of others, both on these shores and far beyond. In your first year, you will be given a broad grounding in both literary and historical analysis. This will help you make informed decisions about the particular literary themes and historical periods that really interest you and, indeed, may lead you to your final-year research project, where you work on a literary and/or historical topic or theme of your own choosing. In Literature, this could be anything from, say, Renaissance sermons to filmic representations of World War One whilst in History, you could choose, for example, a global phenomenon like the Transatlantic Slave Trade or an episode from Lancaster’s own rich history such as the infamous execution of ten people for witchcraft in 1612.


Literary and historical communities

To supplement your studies, we offer an extensive range of literary and/or historical events, some of which take place in at Lancaster’s spectacular medieval Priory nearby. These include:- Talks from visiting scholars and well-known authors taking part in our annual Shakespeare production at the Castle- Access to our interdisciplinary Research Centres for Regional Heritage, Digital Humanities, and War and Diplomacy- Social events such as our October Evening and May Gathering, both held at the Priory- The city of Lancaster and its surrounds – from the Lake District to the Bay coastline and the Forest of Bowland – are steeped in history. From Bronze Age stone circles to Viking-age graves and medieval abbeys, and from Roman forts to memorials of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the region is rich in the living remains of past cultures for you to explore. Over ten centuries, the Lancaster’s Norman castle has been a fortress, court and prison, now the heart of a vibrant historic city.To build on your studies, you can discover the latest research with our History seminar series, where guest historians from across the UK come to share their insights and discuss their findings.


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Tuition fees

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£ 24,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Lancaster, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, United Kingdom

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Lancaster's community has staff and students from over 120 countries, giving students the chance to make lifelong connections that cross borders and cultures.
Lancaster’s exceptional reputation for teaching and research is recognised by employers around the world.
Lancaster’s diverse population is split into nine college communities, giving every student support and a sense of belonging.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    20th out of 93 10

    19th out of 90 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    150 71%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    31st

    22

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 81%

    36th

    14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    144 71%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    31st

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    60th

    9

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