Course Overview
Economics and Politics are long-established and closely-related disciplines, but Lancaster's combined degree scheme will do more than teach you about traditional perspectives. You will also train in the analysis of current policy issues and problems using the latest techniques and technology.
Your first-year Economics courses are designed for undergraduates with or without a background in A-level Economics and lead on to the more advanced study of the second and third years. A key feature of our Politics and IR courses is the diverse range of modules you can choose from.
You'll begin your degree with courses including the Principles of Economics and Politics and Governance in the Contemporary World. In your second year, you'll study subjects such as International Relations and Security or The Politics of Development before completing your degree with third-year options.
For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above. For details of the optional modules on offer, please visit the departmental websites.
My Economics degree provided a wide range of skills including team-working, problem solving, analytical ability, time management and commercial awareness.
Career opportunities
Graduates with the whole or part of their degree dedicated to the study of Economics are highly sought after so your degree in Economics, along with the analytical and practical expertise you'll develop during your degree, will place you in a highly competitive position.
Major employment paths for our graduates include banking, finance, accounting and advertising industries.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- Politics and Governance in the Contemporary World
- Principles of Economics
For more detailed module information please visit the Economics department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAB.
General Studies: Accepted as one of the 3 best grades, if 4 A-levels presented
Preference: A-levels
Key skills: Not included in offer
Scottish Highers: ABBBB
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 35 points overall with 16 from 3 HL subjects.
IELTS: 6.5
BTEC: DDM/DDD
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
