English Literature with Creative Writing, BA (Hons), with study abroad

Lancaster University stands out for its innovative English Literature and Creative Writing programme, where students explore texts from the medieval era to the present while honing their own writing skills. Engage in discussions with renowned authors and critics, participate in writing workshops, and contribute to student-run journals like Cake and Lux. Inspired by events in the historic Castle Quarter and the nearby Lake District, home to Wordsworth and the Romantics, the programme builds on Lancaster's pioneering legacy in creative writing, blending critical analysis with experimental forms.The degree allocates three-quarters of study to literature and one-quarter to creative writing, allowing exploration of diverse forms from myths to graphic novels, including overlooked voices. Supported by seminars, one-on-one tutorials, and a final-year dissertation, students benefit from events like author talks at the medieval Castle, Shakespeare productions, archive retreats at the Wordsworth Museum, and international trips, such as to New York.