English Literature and Politics (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

In this interdisciplinary course in English Literature and Politics (Hons) at Lancaster University, 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.

What will I study in English Literature?

Literary study at Lancaster offers a rich engagement with the very best of literature from classical and medieval to the modern and contemporary. You will have the chance to study all the great names, as well as voices that have been forgotten or overlooked.

We are pioneers in experimental or creative forms of literary criticism, as well as encouraging established forms of literary scholarship, such as archival work, historicism, close reading, and literary theory.

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. We believe that reading is not passive but active. It is something that acts upon both the texts that we read and the world in which we live.

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.

Careers

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:

• Journalists
• Publishers
• Policy maker
• Authors
• Teachers
• Political advisor for a think tank, trade union or political party
• Computer programmers
• Game writers
• Public relations officer
• Copywriters
• Advertisers
• Civil servant
• Political campaign manager

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