Hi @boddah27,
I've just finished my first year studying English Literature, Creative Writing and Practice at Lancaster University.
Lancaster is a consistent Top 10 University and is 1st for Creative Writing in the UK. It has a joint department of English Literature and Creative Writing, allowing an interdisciplinary approach that I really love. There are lots of different English-related courses available at Lancaster, ranging from a straight
English Literature, to
my degree,
English Language and Linguistics, and lots of Joint Honours. If you check out any of these course pages, similar courses are also suggested at the bottom. The grades for English Literature, for example, are AAB.
There is also a
minor system at Lancaster, which allows you to trial different subjects in your first year, alongside your main degree. So, you could decide to choose something related to your subject, such as Linguistics, Creative Writing, English Language, etc, or something completely different! For example, if you like international texts, you could choose the optional module of World Literature (looking at a greater variety of texts across different cultures) or even do another language. I did French in my first year, and studying French literature really complemented and supported my main degree.
I've loved studying English Literature and Creative Writing at Lancaster because the department is incredibly friendly and supportive. There are opportunities for creativity, experimentation and personal exploration. There are also a lot of modules available that correlate with your interests, such as British Romanticism, Modernism towards Postmodernism, Late Medieval to Early Modern Literature, etc. You can find the current modules offered
here (although this is subject to change).
I'd also really recommend the Creative Writing aspect of the department, if that is something that you would also be interested in. Both English and Creative Writing communicate heavily and collaborate with each - often professors taking lectures on both sides - as well as with the other departments across the university. I've been really well supported in my first year, and, having gained a great overview of English Lit and how to write to a university standard, I'm looking forward to doing different modules next year!
If you have any questions about any of the courses mentioned, or any more information about studying at Lancaster in general, I'd be happy to help!
Maria
1st year English Literature, Creative Writing and Practice (placement year)