BA (Hons) English Literature and Philosophy (Placement Year)

The English Literature and Philosophy with Placement Year BA Hons course at Lancaster University allows students to explore and analyze the human experience captured in written works through the ages, coupled with enriching philosophical debates. This combined major course includes a placement year, providing hands-on practical experience to complement the academic learning.Course Content: The course is designed to offer a comprehensive exploration of English literature and philosophy, blending a solid theoretical understanding with practical applications. The first year provides a solid foundation with core and optional modules, while the second and final years offer more specialized topics. The placement year offers practical experience.Key Modules: The first year features 'Studying Literature', 'Introduction to Philosophy', and additional elective modules. The second year dives deeper into 'Literature and Philosophy', 'Romanticism', 'Victorian Literature', and 'Modern Metaphysics', among others. The third year offers optional modules to further specialise your study, as well as your year placement. The fourth year also has optional modules such as 'Postcolonial Literatures in English' and 'Contemporary Continental Philosophy'.Accreditations: No specific accreditations are mentioned on the course page.Future Careers: This course equips students with skills valuable for various careers in sectors such as journalism, marketing, publishing and teaching. It is an effective gateway to postgraduate studies, including a PGCE for those interested in teaching.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.