Economics, Politics and International Relations

How do you encourage an economy to grow? should governments intervene in the market? what impact does war have on the global economy? an understanding of economics, politics and international relations gets to the heart of how the world works. it’s also highly prized by employers in the private and public sectors. with a focus on china, russia and india, you will learn from some of the fields top academics. economics modules are taught in the department of economics while all politics and international relations modules are taught within the department of politics, philosophy and religion. both of these departments strongly believe in using research throughout their teaching.

Graduates of this course develop a wide range of skills, which are highly valued by employers both in the uk and abroad. together with a thorough understanding of global economics and politics, you’ll develop well-rounded communication, analytical and it skills, all of which are increasingly sought after in the workplace. typical career paths for our graduates include the civil service and local government, with a large number opting for positions in the private sector, in industries such as finance, accountancy and law. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability awareness, career development, campus community and social development.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: