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Global Religions and Politics (Study Abroad) - BA (Hons)

Lancaster University

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Lancaster University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    03-OCT-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Following significant investment in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (with 8 new academic staff), we have developed and expanded our range of undergraduate courses. We are excited to launch a new suite of Global Religions programmes. As a result, we will be discontinuing the Politics, Religion and Values programmes after current students and offer-holders have completed their course. Discover a new take on studying religion that includes world, political and social perspectivesJoin a pioneering department - the first Religious Studies department in the UK and the first to include world religions, we continue to innovate with fresh new takes on the study of religionGain an in-depth understanding of how religious practices, values and identities influence political issues and thought in a globalised worldTailor your degree from a diverse module section with an international outlook: spanning Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and more, and politics from around the globeAttain a sophisticated, interdisciplinary understanding of global issues by studying in a department which combines politics, philosophy and religion – the only one of its kind in the UKBenefit from the opportunity to gain practical experience on an impressive internship with our in-house Richardson Institute for Peace StudiesUse your critical thinking skills and global perspective to pursue an exciting career in diplomacy, politics and education.From the politics of gender in Islam to kingship, power and the Goddess in India. Explore the fascinating ways in which religion and politics intersect to shape our world, under the guidance of our expert researchers. Use your in-depth knowledge of global religions and politics to access a meaningful and fulfilling career.Understand the values and debates driving the future of our worldYou’ll explore major political issues through knowledge of demographically significant religions: such as decolonisation, gender and intersectionality.You will have flexibility to build your studies from modules aligned with your passions. From gender to development, from Latin America to the Middle East, and from Buddhism to Christianity. Our experts cover a diverse range of research specialisms, and will support you to develop your understanding in a very wide range of areas of religion and politics.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,700per year

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University information

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Lancaster University, Bailrigg ,, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, United Kingdom

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Lancaster's community consists of students from over 100 countries, giving students the chance to make lifelong connections that cross borders and cultures.
The university offers wellbeing, financial, careers and visa application support for international students.
Multiple international societies help bring people together to celebrate and share culture.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    22nd out of 74

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    140 65%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    27th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    38th

    2

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