History and Politics BA (Hons)

Lancaster’s History and Politics degree is taught collaboratively between our Department of History and our Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion. It gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge, political insight and specialist skills alongside students and scholars who share your passion and interests.

You’ll be able to select complementary modules from each department. So, for example, in History you may choose to study the political and cultural history of the United States while exploring Government and Politics of the United States in your Politics courses.

Careers

A degree in History and Politics provides you with the opportunity to develop interdisciplinary research methodologies, critical analysis, organisational and writing skills relevant to a range of different future careers. As a graduate of History and Politics you may be interested in career areas such as business, marketing, the media, publishing, the civil service and the public sector. You may also choose to continue into postgraduate study with us, progressing into research and teaching.

We will help you determine your direction and aim to support you in getting there. We do this by offering subject-specific support from academic tutors and careers advisers.