History and Philosophy (Study Abroad) (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Why study History and Philosophy at Lancaster?

• Address the challenges of our world past, present and future, from environmental change to war and conflict, human rights, and scientific revolutions
• Apply philosophy in both theoretical and real-world scenarios, addressing global, social and political challenges, and working with a range of problems, texts, challenges and traditions
• Engage with texts and artefacts crossing continents and centuries

• Draw from multiple philosophical traditions including Western, Continental, Chinese, and Feminist thought

• Make your home in a historic city whose castle, cathedral and cobbled streets are part of the stories you’ll discover

• Train in high-level analysis, critical thinking and persuasive argument and prepare for an ambitious career

Careers

By studying History and Philosophy at Lancaster, you will graduate with a set of skills that will help open doors to a wide range of career destinations. You’ll be in high demand in roles which require collaboration, communication, leadership skills, and critical thinking and the interpretation of evidence.

Employers seek individuals with the mental agility to tackle and solve complex and novel challenges. They look for independence of mind, and the ability to communicate clearly at all levels. Your degree in History and Philosophy at Lancaster develops all of these skills, preparing you for success in a senior position in a wide variety of employment sectors.

Read about our Alumni

Graduates of this programme might choose to pursue careers in roles such as:

• Journalists

• Banking and finance

• Business management and consultancy

• Civil Servant

• Book editor

• Teacher

• Heritage and Museums manager

• Policy analyst

• Project manager

• Public relations specialist

• Social researcher

• Local government officer

Many of our students take their skills to the next level by continuing with postgraduate studies.