4-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Social Sciences and Humanities - Continue to Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Philosophy (Placement Year)

This program will prepare students for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects, including many based at the £10m LICA building. Popular subjects include law, film studies, sociology, linguistics and politics.

Global pandemics, economic recession, climate change , migration, and more – there are so many issues facing the political world. Join Lancaster to explore power, policy and political process to understand how global leaders are addressing today’s biggest challenges.

Politics of the World

At Lancaster, students will learn from experts in the politics of the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Russia. Through their collective knowledge, students will understand that current affairs can no longer be seen through the perspective of one country. There are many international factors at play that influence decisions at home and abroad.

The Politics, Religion and Philosophy department is the only one of its kind in the UK that combines three disciplines to form a well-rounded understanding of the world.. As part of the community, students will have plenty of opportunities to take part in contemporary ethical debates and attend engaging events.

Skills for Getting Ahead

In the final year, students can choose to research and write a dissertation based on a topic of particular interest to them. Students will receive guidance from up to three expert tutors throughout this time, from choosing a topic and researching this to submitting their final paper.

To stand out when they graduate, students can also apply for one of the internships offered every year by the Richardson Institute for Peace Studies, based in the department. These are research projects in external organisations such as NGOs, think tanks, charities and faith-based organisations.

A Lively Department

Several staff are involved in national and international advisory groups and the students benefit from these connections. Lancaster has events such as conferences, talks and seminars taking place throughout the year.

Students take part in several Politics-related clubs and societies that are among the large number of clubs and societies supported by Lancaster University Student’s Union. These include the Politics Society, which is independent of any particular political leaning, as well as societies for all main UK political parties. There are regular events, debates, trips and high profile visiting speakers, which provide numerous ways to get involved and meet other students who share the same interests.