Global Religions and Politics

This fascinating new degree is offered by lancaster university’s department of politics, philosophy and religion (ppr). it is designed for the growing number of politically and culturally aware students who are interested in politics, religious studies, ethics, philosophy, and who recognise the close links between these subjects. in the first year, you will take two core modules that give an overview of politics, philosophies, religions and values across the world. they introduce core concepts, methods, and examples from around the world – including europe, the middle east, india and china. a third first-year module can be chosen from options within the ppr department or other departments.

Our graduates often enter into careers within education, business management, the civil service, politics, publishing, tourism, heritage and the media. many also progress to postgraduate study with lancaster, continuing into research and teaching. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, but that you also graduate with 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/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: