BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

The Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) course at Lancaster University provides students with a deep understanding of politics and international relations, enabling them to dive into topics such as human rights, digital politics, political theory, and international cooperation, conflict and security. The course is designed to develop the ability to analyze, understand and assess the important political issues, theories and ideologies of our time. Course Content: This course allows students to delve into the ways power and resources are distributed globally, the ideas which shape the world around us or how history has shaped societies and mentality. Additionally, students will have opportunities to engage in projects that involve research, consultancy or help with a local community group. Key Modules: The core modules in the first year introduce you to the complexities of Politics and International Relations using real-world case studies. As you progress, optional modules allow you to shape your degree to suit your own interests, with topics such as British and European politics, peace studies, political philosophy and contemporary political theory.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue careers in areas like diplomacy, central and local government, lobbying, NGOs, journalism, consultancy or teaching. A number of students also choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.