Course Overview
Lancaster's English Literature and Linguistics degree is taught by the English Literature Department, which ranks highly across teaching, research and student surveys, and the Department of Linguistics and English Language, ranked first in the Complete University Guide 2012.
Your degree offers fascinating insights into a broad range of literature alongside an in-depth study of the language used to write them. You'll gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of a wide range of texts through a careful study of the sound, grammar and meaning systems of different languages.
You'll begin your degree with courses including English Literature and an Introduction to General Linguistics before moving on to more specialised second-year modules, such as The Theory and Practice of Criticism and The Structures of Language. In your final year, you'll be able to study Topics in Linguistic Theory and write your Dissertation about an area of specific interest to you.
For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.
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Career opportunities
At Lancaster, we encourage you to connect the study of language with real-world problems and their solutions. This prepares you for a wide variety of careers.
The study of language and of the process of communication is valuable if you're interested in careers working with the linguistically disabled. Other possible paths include social work, counselling and the media.
The empirical and analytical methods used in Linguistics are also useful preparation for careers where numeracy and logical thinking is needed, such as computer programming, administration and accountancy.
Your degree provides a useful grounding for roles requiring clear and effective communication that is sensitive to people's interests and needs, including teaching and management.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- English Literature
- Introduction to General Linguistics
- Language Description (for English Language)
- Linguistic Fieldwork and Analysis
PartII (Year 2)
- The Structures of Language
- The Theory and Practice of Criticism
PartII (Year 3)
- Topics in Linguistic Theory
For more detailed module information please visit the Linguistics and English Language department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAA, inc grade A English Lit or English Lang and Lit. We normally expect three A-levels.
General Studies: Accepted as one of 3 A-levels
Applied A-levels: Accepted up to a maximum of 6 units
Preference: A-levels
Key skills: Not included in offer
Scottish Highers: AAABB inc A in English
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 36 pts overall with 16 pts from best three HL courses
BTEC: DD plus A-level English Literature or English Lang and Lit at Grade A
Mature students: Applications welcome, especially with evidence of recent successful formal study e.g. a pass in an Access Course involving English Literature with 6 - 8 unit distintions, including distinctions in all available English units.
IELTS: 6.5
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
