BA (Hons) History and Politics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University

Studying History and Politics allows us to understand the places, people and decisions that shape major political moments. At Lancaster we provide hands-on training in historical research and provide you with the skills and understanding you need to influence contemporary politics. Our programme equips you with a thorough knowledge of the political conditions of the past – as well as insight into the factors that will shape the future.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Global Affairs  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year in industry/placement)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Parties, Populism and Protest, Policy Lab, Controversy in History, Modern Worlds. Year 2 core modules: Theories of Power and the State, Human and Environment, Understanding Political Research. Year 3 core modules: Work Based Learning Year. Year 4 core modules: Politics and International Relations Dissertation.

Career pathways

By studying History, Philosophy and Politics at Lancaster, you will graduate with a set of skills that will help open doors to a wide range of career destinations. You’ll be in high demand in roles which require collaboration, leadership skills, critical thinking and the interpretation of evidence.

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