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Philosophy and Politics - BA (Hons)

Lancaster University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Philosophy and Politics at Lancaster will equip you with the tools of clear thinking and political understanding, skills that are needed to answer challenging questions of human rights, justice, and the nature of our institutions of governance. At Lancaster, you won’t simply study politics and philosophy alongside each other – we will explore the subjects in tandem. This will provide you with a deeper, more nuanced grasp of political ideas and practices, along with a distinctive skill set that will appeal to employers.


Why Lancaster?

- Study a joint degree that combines the debate of key philosophical questions and exploration of the contemporary political scene- Become a confident communicator who can draw on both skilled political analysis and the critical thinking skills inherent in the study of philosophy- Benefit from expert-led teaching by academics who regularly collaborate with government bodies such as UK parliament, on important issues such as racial injustice, voter rights, and migration- Join the only university to offer a dedicated Politics Policy School with the HM Government Open Innovation Team- Gain valuable work experience with internship opportunities through the Richardson Institute for Peace Studies, known for its cutting-edge research


Real-world implications

Philosophy and Politics at Lancaster will provide you with the skills needed to think clearly about the deepest questions of politics – approaching them with theoretical rigour and understanding their practical implications for the real world. You’ll learn how ideologies influence practice, how values shape policies, and the importance of concepts such as justice, fairness, and equality. You’ll explore the nature of human freedom and the state, the ethical challenges of power and influence, and the complexities of global justice and human rights.You’ll debate the big questions surrounding politics and analyse solutions using a philosophical mindset. Is democracy the best system to tackle the pressing global challenges of climate change and migration? What are national borders, and should they exist? Should justice ever be sacrificed for the sake of peace? You’ll learn to answer these questions and more.


Tackling contemporary issues

During this course, you will study a comprehensive array of key themes in both Politics and Philosophy. You will examine topics including political behaviour, political economy, political philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Studying comparative politics, you will develop a wide range of employable analytical skills that you will apply to researching political issues from across the globe including China, USA, the EU, the UK, Russia, Asia and Africa.As you progress through the course, you will explore theories of power and the state, and applied philosophy, and will develop your critical thinking and research skills by undertaking training in research methods and a guided project in Philosophy.


A multifaceted skill set


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£ 24,700per year

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University information

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 has staff and students from over 120 countries, giving students the chance to make lifelong connections that cross borders and cultures.
Lancaster’s exceptional reputation for teaching and research is recognised by employers around the world.
Lancaster’s diverse population is split into nine college communities, giving every student support and a sense of belonging.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    22nd out of 46 1

    22nd out of 74

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    144 68%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    24th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    24th

    3

  • 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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