BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing (Placement Year)

The English Literature and Creative Writing (Placement Year) BA Hons (QW39) 2025 course at Lancaster University offers students the unique opportunity to engage in both academic and creative literature studies while gaining valuable work experience. Students will also learn skills such as presenting an argument, analysing texts in depth, and writing clearly and persuasively, all of which are highly valued by employers.Course Content: The course consists of lectures, seminars, and workshops, along with independent study. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of literature, from the early medieval period to the present day. The Placement Year offers an extensive range of options, from teaching and marketing to journalism and publishing.Key Modules: The course comprises diverse modules including 'Romantics to Victorians', 'Modernists to Contemporaries', 'From the Medieval to the Early Modern', and 'Writing Things'. The third year dedicated to placement will be spent gaining professional experience.Accreditations: The course confirms to the rigorous academic standards set by the national Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) benchmark statements for English and Creative Writing.Future Careers: Past students have found success in various fields, including publishing, marketing, teaching, performing, journalism, writing, and freelance work. The placement year helps students to develop practical skills that employers seek.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.