BA (Hons) Global Religions and International Relations (Placement Year)

The Global Religions and International Relations course (Placement Year) at Lancaster University brings together the study of world faiths and global politics. This thought-provoking undergraduate course investigates the complex relationship between religion and international relations, considering the impact of religious ideas on peace, conflict, security, and globalisation.Course Content: This program combines academic studies in global religions and international relations, featuring a rich pool of modules for students to select. The first year incorporates modules that give a solid foundation in both aspects. The second year offers optional modules to widen knowledge. The final year includes a dissertation. The integrated placement year provides practical application of learning.Key Modules: The key modules include 'Introduction to Global Religions', 'Christianity and Society', 'Securing Global Order', 'Making Contact: Europe and the Americas', 'Religion in a Global Age', amongst others, facilitating a wide spectrum of knowledge.Future Careers: Graduates from this course will have potential job prospects in various fields, like international NGOs, government, international corporations, or the media. They may also work within religious organisations, or use the skills attained during the course in roles involving problem-solving, communication, and cultural awareness.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.