Course Overview
Lancaster's History, Philosophy and Politics degree is a unique triple major combined course, taught by experts from our Department of History and the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion. Your study of intellectual History and Politics gives you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of each discipline and understand how they intersect with and influence one another.
In the first year, you'll study three compulsory modules giving you a detailed introduction to each discipline. Your courses include From the Medieval to the Modern: History and Historians; Introduction to Philosophy, and Politics and Governance in the Contemporary World.
In your second and third years, you'll move on to a range of optional modules covering the periods, movements and schools of thought that have shaped the world we live in and continue to shape the contemporary world. As the novelist William Faulkner wrote, "The past is never dead. It's not even past."
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
The skills you'll develop in research, critical analysis, clarity of thought and communication are transferrable to a wide range of careers and are highly valued by employers.
Our graduates have entered career paths in the public sector, business, consultancy, the Civil Service, media, politics and publishing.
A number of our students also continue into postgraduate study with us, progressing into research and teaching positions.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- History and Historians
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Politics and Governance in the Contemporary World
For more detailed module information please visit the Politics, Philosophy and Religion department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAA
General Studies: Accepted as one of the 3 best grades, if 4 A-levels presented
Key skills: Not included in offer
Scottish Highers: AAABB
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: 36 pts overall with 16 pts from 3 HL subjects
BTEC: Overall grades of DDD
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.
