| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 2 year | - | - | - |
Why Lancaster?
Politics at Lancaster is a course for the curious. A course for people who watch the news with a critical eye and question everything. By joining us, you’ll discover how global events unfold and how nations react, which will give you a better understanding of the world. Benefit from our smaller class sizes and be inspired and supported by your lecturers and peers.
Home to leaders in innovative thinking
Discover the politics driving today’s most pressing issues, such as the cost-of-living crisis and climate emergency. You’ll choose politics modules that explore both domestic and global issues, giving you the opportunity to tailor the course to your interests.
Surrounded by a community of world-leading academics, you’ll discover the impact of their work as you learn about the latest insights in the field. and discover the impact of their work. Because the expertise within the department is so broad, you’ll also have the chance to explore specialised areas of politics like gender in Islam or ethics in Indian philosophy.
Timely and topical
Our expert tutors regularly review this course to offer topical modules. For example, we have recently started teaching Global Environmental Politics. We also teach a pertinent module on the Politics and Policy of Immigration.
To combine all your knowledge, you’ll complete a major dissertation on a subject of your choice. This project will make a great talking point for interviews with potential employers. By the time you graduate, you’ll not only have sought-after expertise but also possess a CV packed with a whole host of transferrable skills.
Postgraduate Certificate Pathway
If you have successfully completed our Postgraduate Certificate in Politics and International Relations, you will be eligible to transfer into this master’s programme.
The Postgraduate Certificate is an attractive option if you want to try out postgraduate study or are currently unable to commit to taking a full master’s degree.
Both the Certificate and the master’s are available to study on a full- or part-time basis.
Contact Lancaster University to find course entry requirements.
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