BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Today’s world is complex and fast-paced. Studying Politics and International Relations at Lancaster will give you the tools to understand the forces shaping the twenty-first century, and the political interactions that occur within and among nations. Our cutting-edge programme introduces you to the concepts, methods, and theories of politics and international relations, revealing how power is exercised, how policies are formed, and how decisions are made.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Global Affairs | Duration: Full time 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Origins and Foundations of International Relations, Parties, Populism and Protest, Global Governance and International Institutions, Policy Lab. Year 2 core modules: Reshaping Global Order, Theories of Power and the State, Understanding Political Research. Year 3 core modules: Politics and International Relations Dissertation.

Career pathways

This programme will equip you with a versatile skill set that prepares you for a wide range of exciting careers. Throughout your studies, you will develop the awareness and ability to analyse global politics trends, making you a critically aware, applied problem-solver, and excellent communicator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. Access to HE Diploma: 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. T levels: Distinction overall. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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