Philosophy and Politics (Placement Year) : BA Hons

Course overview

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.

Key highlights

Philosophy and politics studied in tandem, not merely side by side
Tackles questions of human rights, justice and governance institutions
Builds clear thinking alongside in-depth political understanding
Develops a distinctive skill set designed to appeal to employers
Includes a placement year as part of the four-year degree

Entry requirements

Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
A-level: BB — plus BTEC at D 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject; combined with BTEC

Scholarships

Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000
Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

Policy Analyst
Civil Servant
Political Researcher
Parliamentary Assistant
Public Affairs Officer
Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £26,300

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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