BA (Hons) Politics (Placement Year)

The Politics Placement Year BA (Hons) program offered by Lancaster University is a comprehensive course that provides valuable knowledge on major political themes and issues. As part of the course, students will go for a placement in their third year to gain practical experience in a relevant professional field.Course Content: The course covers major global political issues and provides students with the skills to analyze these issues in a comprehensive way. Students will broaden their understanding of politics by engaging with key political theories, concepts, and traditions. They will also investigate the roles of governments, organizations, and individuals in shaping national and international political scenes.Key Modules: Key modules may vary for each year. In the first year, students will study modules such as Politics of the UK and Political Theory. In the second year, students can select from a range of modules like Peace and Conflict, and Contemporary Issues in Human Rights. For the third and final years, students will complete a dissertation and work on an independent study project.Future Careers: The course equips students with a range of transferable skills that are attractive to different employers. Graduates can secure positions in various sectors such as journalism, civil service, marketing, teaching, and non-governmental organizations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.