English Literature and Creative Writing
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Welcome to the Department of English Literature and Creative Writing
Professor Mark Knight- Head of Department.
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Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes
Both the University and the Department are always looking to support, encourage, and celebrate our students. Please below for details.
Scholarships, Bursaries and PrizesOutstanding
96% of our published work has been rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2021). Our research is uniquely shaped by the juxtaposition of the critical and the creative, the city of Lancaster, with its Medieval Castle and Priory, and nearby Lake District where we partner with the Wordsworth Museum. We also partner with The Duke’s Theatre, Lancaster LitFest, and The Storey, Lancaster’s Victorian-build arts venue, where our MAs and PhDs enjoy the University’s Postgraduate Study Space.
Our ResearchHistoric
Our Creative Writing programme has a long and distinguished history which dates back to 1970, meaning that, in the UK, we were there at the very beginning of the discipline. And we remain at the fore with celebrated authors as tutors and students who go on to publish their work both while with us and after.
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Literary Lancaster
The Department is not only home to many eminent authors and critics but also hosts a whole series of free literary events featuring world-leading guest writers and scholars. Some are held on campus, but many are held in Lancaster’s historic city centre – our favourite venues are the Castle, the Priory, and the Storey. For a calendar of our upcoming events, just scroll down.
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