English Literature and History (Placement Year) BASc (Hons)
Lancaster University
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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours) - BASc (Hon)

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Full Time With Year In Industry

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Start date

OCT-24

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours) - BASc (Hon)

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Full time with year in industry

Start date

OCT-24

Duration

4 Years

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**Why Lancaster?**- Design your degree, selecting from a wide range of modules, exploring history and literature from the ancient to the modern, and the local to the global- Study in a city steeped in history, and with the Lake District, home of the Romantic poets, on your doorstep- Hear from visiting authors and academics at our many literary events, on campus, online, and in Lancaster’s historic Castle Quarter- Enhance your knowledge in regular small-group seminars with inspiring, world-class ...Read more


Why Lancaster?

- Design your degree, selecting from a wide range of modules, exploring history and literature from the ancient to the modern, and the local to the global- Study in a city steeped in history, and with the Lake District, home of the Romantic poets, on your doorstep- Hear from visiting authors and academics at our many literary events, on campus, online, and in Lancaster’s historic Castle Quarter- Enhance your knowledge in regular small-group seminars with inspiring, world-class scholars- Graduate with skills in analysis, communication, and persuasion that will make you stand out in the jobs marketExplore a range of literary works, from ancient myth to the contemporary graphic novel, and study a host of historical movements, from the fall of Rome 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.


Map your own journey

You will be able to select from a wide range of modules (from Medieval Theatre to Urban Gothic and The Normans in Italy to The Cold War) and, in your third-year dissertation, be free to explore a literary and/or historical topic or theme of your own choosing. In literature, this could be, say, Renaissance sermons or filmic representations of World War One; in history, this could be, say, a global phenomenon like the Transatlantic Slave Trade or a local story like the Lancashire Witch Trials.


Support at every step of the way

We keep our seminars small so that we can really get to know our students. If you choose to write a dissertation, you’ll receive one-to-one guidance from your tutor to deep dive into a topic you’re passionate about.To supplement your studies, you’ll have a range of opportunities to develop real-world skills that will prepare you for your future career. You might choose to get involved with one of our four student-run literary journals, giving you invaluable experience in writing or publishing. You may also wish to take part in our schools placement module or our heritage placement module, where past students have worked with organisations like The National Trust and the Duchy of Lancaster.


Your Placement Year

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English
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
10th
Literature in English
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
What students say
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Anna
10 Jan 24

The library is wonderful. The course tutors and lecturers are for the most part excellent. The pace of the course is great. The college system is very good, but I would like a..Read more

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Lucy
10 Jan 24

It has a very supportive, community feel as everyone gets to belong to a college. This has made it easier to settle and make friends with the difficult transition to university...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

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with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects

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Popular A-level subjects

Literature in English

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
69%
English Language
45%
History
34%
Psychology
20%
General Studies
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£23,750 per year

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International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will be charged the same percentages as the standard International fee.

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Anna
10 Jan 24
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The library is wonderful. The course tutors and lecturers are for the most part excellent. The pace of the course is great. The college system is very good, but I would like a...
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Lucy
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It has a very supportive, community feel as everyone gets to belong to a college. This has made it easier to settle and make friends with the difficult transition to university....
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Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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