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

Philosophy and Politics at Lancaster will equip you with the tools of clear thinking and political understanding, skills that are needed to answer challenging questions of human rights, justice, and the nature of our institutions of governance. At Lancaster, you won’t simply study politics and philosophy alongside each other – we will explore the subjects in tandem. This will provide you with a deeper, more nuanced grasp of political ideas and practices, along with a distinctive skill set that will appeal to employers.

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: Knowledge and Reality in a Complex World, Ethics: How Should I Live?, Political Philosophy: How Should we Live Together?, Parties, Populism and Protest, Political Theory in a Troubled World. Year 2 core modules: Philosophy Guided Project, Theories of Power and the State, Understanding Political Research. Year 3 core modules: Work Based Learning Year. Year 4 core modules: Comparative Political Philosophy, Critical Political Theory.

Career pathways

As a graduate of Philosophy and Politics, you will be equipped with a detailed understanding of politics at local, national and global levels. You will have a wide range of career-ready skills, including the ability to handle data, conduct research and communicate ideas clearly, and be able to communicate your skills and experience to future employers.

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