International Relations with Global Religions (Study Abroad) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Explore global challenges, foreign policy, security threats, and international cooperation and rivalry, while gaining insight into the role played by religion in the flux that characterises today’s geopolitical landscape.

Your studies will span the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Britain, Europe and the United States, and you’ll develop a sophisticated understanding of the critical role of religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and more.

The degree is taught by influential, inspiring academics who regularly collaborate with government bodies such as the UK Parliament to shape policy on important issues such as racial injustice and migration.

You’ll take approximately two thirds of your core modules in International Relations and one third in Global Religions. Optional modules give you the flexibility to develop your own pathway by choosing modules that align to your interests – from global capitalism to the politics of the global south, war and security to pressures on democracy.

In the final year, your dissertation is an opportunity to research and write about a topic of your choosing, with guidance from our expert tutors at every step of the way.

Study abroad

The study abroad option is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is thinking of working abroad during their career or who simply wants the experience of living and studying overseas as part of their degree.

Often study abroad students describe the year abroad as a “transformative experience”, as it can shape your future career path as well as having a positive impact on your personal development.

Study abroad – Lancaster students

Experience and skills

You will study in your third year at one of our international partner universities. This will help you to

·         develop your global outlook

·         expand your professional network

·         increase your cultural awareness

·         develop your personal skills.

Host universities

During your year abroad, you will choose specialist modules relating to your degree and potentially other modules offered by the host university that are specialisms of that university and country. 

The places available at our overseas partners vary each year, but destinations have previously included Australia, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia.

Alternative option

We will make reasonable endeavours to place students at an approved overseas partner university that offers appropriate modules. Occasionally places overseas may not be available for all students who want to study abroad or the place at the partner university may be withdrawn if core modules are unavailable.

If you are not offered a place to study overseas, you will be able to transfer to the equivalent standard 3-year degree scheme and would complete your studies at Lancaster. Lancaster University cannot accept responsibility for any financial aspects of the year abroad.