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Global Religions - BA (Hons)

Lancaster University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Discover a course that expertly combines the study of the world’s major religious traditions and the most pressing global issues of today such as war, the climate emergency, development, protest, gender inequality, and racial injustice Design your degree by selecting from a diverse, internationally oriented range of optional modules Be among the first to hear about the innovative research carried out by our leading experts in the field Take advantage of the opportunity to supplement your study of Global Religions with a choice of modules from International Relations, Philosophy and Politics Graduate with critical thinking skills and essential knowledge of global issues that will open up a range of career prospects Religion sits at the heart of many of the global issues that define our era. A degree in Global Religions will provide you with the tools to cut through some of the complex challenges of our globalised world. Building a sophisticated, interdisciplinary understanding of global issues will underpin success in a range of potential career pathways. You’ll be in the driving seat of your learning experience By studying Global Religions at Lancaster, you will learn to navigate the ever-changing geopolitical landscape of religion in the world today. You will study demographically significant religions, primarily Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism, in relation to challenges across the globe such as regional conflict, climate change, political changes, and social justice movements You will also be introduced to different methods of studying Global Religions, through sociological, political, philosophical, historical and textual ways of thinking. During your degree, you will have the opportunity to tailor your study of Global Religions to suit you. Through your choice of optional modules, you will be able to build your knowledge of the wider issues surrounding religion. Real life experiences Take what you have learned and put this into practice via an internship with our department’s Richardson Institute for Peace Studies. Here you will have the chance apply your knowledge and skills to real-world projects, within the oldest peace and conflict research centre in the UK.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 24,700per year

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Lancaster University

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Lancaster, 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

    History

    19th out of 90 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    144 71%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    31st

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    60th

    9

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