3-Term Pathway - Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law - Continue to Master of Arts - Politics

This program will prepare students for entry to a postgraduate degree in a wide range of subjects at Lancaster University, including law, design and a world top 10 linguistics program (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Politics at Lancaster is a course for the curious. A course for people who watch the news with a critical eye and question everything. By joining Lancaster, students will discover how global events unfold and how nations react, which will give them a better understanding of the world. Students will benefit from smaller class sizes and be inspired and supported by lecturers and peers.

Home to Leaders in Innovative Thinking

Discover the politics driving today’s most pressing issues, such as the cost-of-living crisis and climate emergency. Students will choose politics modules that explore both domestic and global issues, giving them the opportunity to tailor the course to their interests.

Surrounded by a community of world-leading academics, students will discover the impact of their work as they learn about the latest insights in the field and discover the impact of their work. Because the expertise within the department is so broad, students will also have the chance to explore specialised areas of politics like gender in Islam or ethics in Indian philosophy.

Timely and Topical

Expert tutors regularly review this course to offer topical modules. For example, Lancaster recently started teaching Global Environmental Politics. They also teach a pertinent module on the Politics and Policy of Immigration.

To combine all their knowledge, students will complete a major dissertation on a subject of their choice. This project will make a great talking point for interviews with potential employers. By the time they graduate, students will not only have sought-after expertise but also possess a CV packed with a whole host of transferrable skills.