English Literature and Philosophy (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

In English Literature and Philosophy (Hons) at Lancaster University you’ll read the greats as well as the voices that history has overlooked. From ancient myth to the contemporary graphic novel, you’ll read widely, closely, and deeply, experiencing literature in a host of new and immersive ways. Alongside this, you’ll apply philosophy in real-world scenarios examining philosophy’s role in addressing global, social and political challenges.

At Lancaster, studying English Literature is not just an academic pursuit—it is also an opportunity to connect with history, culture, and the many ways literature shapes our world.

To enhance your experience, we run many special literary events, often in spectacular locations such as Lancaster’s medieval Castle, the awe-inspiring Priory, or the archive-rich Wordsworth Grasmere in the nearby Lake District. These events develop a sense of community and help you to establish friendships through your studies.

In your Philosophy studies at Lancaster, you will gain strong foundational knowledge, building confidence in key areas of the discipline, before going on to examine specialist topics of particular relevance to your degree in English Literature and Philosophy.

Careers

You will graduate with a set of skills that will help open doors to a wide range of career destinations.Throughout your study you will be developing skills that are vital to employers, such as mental agility, clarity of writing, persuasive argumentation, and critical thinking. This course will equip you with the ability to tackle and solve complex and novel challenges.

With your English Literature and Philosophy background your skills will be valued by a range of sectors from the public to the private: in the creative and cultural industries such as museums, heritage and the arts; in literary tourism, podcasting, game-writing, blogging, film, television, and social media and in large multinationals and small local enterprises.

Our graduates go on to a variety of roles such as:

• Author

• Journalist

• Project manager

• Publishing specialist

• Public relations specialist

• Librarian

• Arts Managers

• Teachers

• Game writers

• Copywriters

• Marketing executive

• Social researcher

• Local government officer

• Policy analyst

• Civil servant

• Entrepreneur

This course also provides a strong foundation for further study, with some students going on to take a Master’s degree.