Overview

Throughout the Philosophy and Politics (Hons) course from Lancaster University 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.

Career opportunities:

As a graduate of Philosophy and Politics, you will be equipped with a detailed understanding of politics at local, national and global levels. You will have a wide range of career-ready skills, including the ability to handle data, conduct research and communicate ideas clearly, and be able to communicate your skills and experience to future employers.

Graduates of this course may go into roles such as:

Policy analyst
Project manager
Policy maker
Advocate for social and environmental justice
Civil servant
Social researcher
Politician
Journalist
Teacher of higher education
Political advisor for think tank, political party or trade union
Public affairs consultant
Business manager or consultant

Many of our graduates also choose to progress to postgraduate study with a master’s degree.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy Guided Project
Theories of Power and the State
Understanding Political Research
19th Century Philosophy
Applied Philosophy
Buddhist Philosophy
Cultural Diversity and Professional Contexts
Employability, Purpose and Social Impact

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy Political Science View 467 other Bachelors in Philosophy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level ABB
International Baccalaureate 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects.
BTEC Distinction

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Tuition Fees

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25490 GBP / year

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National Tuition: TBC

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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