English Literature : BA Hons
Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK
Course 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.
Key highlights
- Covers canonical writers alongside voices history has overlooked
- Study near the Lake District, home of the Romantic poets
- Literary forms range from ancient myth to contemporary graphic novels
- Discuss your reading and ideas with widely published scholars
- Develops your own critical voice through close literary study
Entry requirements
- Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
- BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
- A-level: BB — plus BTEC at D 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject; combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Editor
- Journalist
- Copywriter
- Publishing assistant
- Content writer
- Secondary school English teacher (with further training)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £26,300
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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