Fine Art and Creative Writing, BA (Hons)

Lancaster's degree in Fine Art and Creative Writing is delivered collaboratively by the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA) and the Department of English and Creative Writing. This program suits individuals with robust academic and creative talents who wish to explore fine art alongside creative writing.Creative Writing modules are led by accomplished published authors, featuring lectures, readings, practical exercises, and discussions in structured workshops. The curriculum begins with an introductory course in the first year, followed by genre-focused options in subsequent years, such as Short Fiction, Poetry Writing, or Creative Non-fiction. Meanwhile, Fine Art components enable students to blend artistic practice with art history and theory at an advanced level. Throughout the program, participants develop skills in painting, drawing, sculpture, digital art, and hybrids, emphasizing innovative practice and conceptual thinking over illustration. Guided by professional artists and historians, graduates emerge with versatile skills highly valued for postgraduate opportunities and employment.