Course Overview
Taking this innovative joint degree at Lancaster gives you the opportunity to learn from academics shaping the study of Politics and Religious Studies today. Their commitment to teaching and research has led to Lancaster being first in the North West for both Politics and Religious Studies, as ranked by The Guardian University Guide 2011.
Exploring Politics and Religion side by side, you'll be able to answer key questions, such as: how does religion influence political behaviour? What role does faith play in current affairs? You'll gain a good understanding of the central themes of both subjects before specialising in topics related to Politics, Religious Studies and the wider social sciences.
You'll begin your degree with core courses including Politics and Governance in the Contemporary World and World Religions. In your second and final years, you'll study subjects such as Africa and Global Politics; Liberals and Communitarians; Reading Islam, and Modern Religious and Aesthetic Thought.
For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.
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Career opportunities
Politics and Religious Studies at Lancaster develops valuable skills in research, analysis and communication alongside an understanding of the various value systems that motivate human behaviour. You'll also gain a range of transferable skills - such as written communication, team working and time management - that are increasingly sought after by graduate employers from all fields and sectors.
Our graduates find this mix of skills is a particularly good foundation for careers in local and national government, teaching, journalism, charities and the caring professions.
Each year, a number of our graduates also embark upon research degrees at Lancaster and elsewhere, with a view to teaching and lecturing in higher education.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- Politics and Governance in the Contemporary World
- Religions of the Modern World
For more detailed module information please visit the Politics, Philosophy and Religion 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 pts overall with 16 pts from the best three HL subjects
BTEC: Overall grades of DDD/DDM
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.
