This programme gives students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of both subjects in an outstanding academic environment. Our diverse research interests allow us to offer students an unusually wide selection of historical topics and approaches to the study of History and Literature. Students will enjoy frequent opportunities for stimulating discussion with their tutors and fellow students as well as plenty of scope to specialise in areas of Literature and History that particularly interest them. The modules which make up a programme of study are assessed using a variety of different methods, enabling students to demonstrate their capabilities in a range of ways. Typical coursework assignments include laboratory reports, essays, literature reviews, short tests, short and sharply focused critical reports, poster sessions and oral presentations. Formal examinations include short answer questions, essays and data analysis. Multiple choice formats are also employed where appropriate. Students are supported in the production of final year project reports and dissertations. Your degree will help you develop confident analytical and research skills; the ability to form sound judgements based on statistical research, and the capacity to analyse issues, people and events. Such transferable skills will stand you in good stead for your chosen career. Many of our graduates go on to careers traditionally associated with English and creative writing, such as publishing and the media, teaching and librarianship. Others find roles in business, administration and professional services, where their skills of self-expression and critical understanding of complex information are equally valued. A number of our English Literature and History graduates regularly go on to take higher degrees, at Lancaster or another institution.