Course Overview
Lancaster's History and Philosophy degree is taught collaboratively by our Department of History and the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion. This degree scheme gives you the opportunity to learn from scholars who are experts in their field and develop an in-depth knowledge of both disciplines.
You'll gain a strong understanding of how History and Philosophy intersect and influence one another and you'll be able to follow your interests, choosing from a wealth of optional modules that encourage you to conduct your own inquiries.
You'll begin your degree with courses including an Introduction to Philosophy and From the Medieval to the Modern: History and Historians. In your second and third years, you'll be able to select from a variety of options, such as A History of the Lake District: The Forging of Regional Identity; Mass Violence and Genocide in the Twentieth Century, and Presenting the Past: The Third Reich in Film.
For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.
The department has been absolutely fantastic, lecturers have been incredibly approachable and enthusiastic about their work.
Career opportunities
Employers value the exceptional research, analysis, writing and presentation skills Lancaster students develop during their studies with us. These skills open pathways to a diverse range of careers across various sectors.
Our former graduates have taken up roles in business management, the media, the public sector, the Civil Service, politics, publishing and the creative industries.
Many of our graduates also progress to postgraduate studies with us before entering into research and teaching roles.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- History and Historians
- Introduction to Philosophy
For more detailed module information please visit the History department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAB from three A-levels.
General Studies: Accepted as one of 3 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 pts overall with 16 pts from best three HL courses
BTEC: Overall grades DDD/DDM
Mature students: Applications strongly encouraged. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
IELTS: 6.5
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.
