Management, Politics and International Relations

Technology, organisation and work all help shape modern society. how do businesses set their direction over the next 30 years? how do we create stronger economies and better societies? how do we respond to political and global change? this four-year interdisciplinary degree is unique to the uk. we step away from idealised business models. instead we offer you the chance to dive deeper into politics, international relations and the management of institutions regionally and globally. our aim is to develop leaders capable of reshaping the economy and business.

Year 3 is an industrial placement year for students registered on the management, politics and international relations degree.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

All sectors of the graduate market value our management degrees very highly. graduates from this programme will be able to enter large multinationals, small and medium-sized industries and services, and international organisations (such as the world bank or the international monetary fund), as well as public sector organisations. many of our graduates embark upon international careers. the transferable skills which you will develop during the programme, such as intercultural team-working, analytical and presentation skills, negotiation, research design and report-writing, are highly valued by employers. the course also provides a firm foundation for those looking to pursue academic careers. 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: