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

Examine important global issues such as declining trust in democracy, climate change, migration and crime, and cover topics as diverse as the politics of gender in Islam and kingship, power and the Goddess in India.

You’ll study politics at local, regional, national and global levels and gain an in-depth understanding of how religious practices, values and identities influence political issues and thought in a globalised world.

The course includes a Parliamentary Studies module that is run in conjunction with the UK Parliament. In addition, you can take part in a dedicated Politics Policy School, delivered with the government’s Open Innovation Team.

You’ll take approximately two thirds of your core modules in Politics and one third in Global Religions, with optional modules in a range of subjects. While the degree covers religions in Africa, South Asia and the Muslim world and more, you will have flexibility to develop your own pathway by choosing Politics modules that align to your interests.

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.

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.