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Politics and Sociology (Study Abroad) - BA (Hons)

Lancaster University

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Lancaster University

Course options

3 options available

  • 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

Lancaster’s Politics and Sociology degree is taught by academic staff from the departments of Politics, Philosophy and Religion and Sociology. You’ll be supported in developing a wide-ranging understanding of how political ideas and institutions shape the way societies are organised and have the opportunity to relate your interest in social and cultural themes to real world political events and current affairs.In your first year, you’ll follow the core Politics in the Modern World and The Sociological Imagination modules. In the second and final year you will be able to choose from a broad range of options, such as Politics and History of the Middle East International Relations, Security and Sustainability Politics of Development and Global Changes Understanding Key Economic Concepts Issues in Contemporary Politics and Philosophy.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 24,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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

    12th out of 101 2

  • 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

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    141 67%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    13th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    19th

    18

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