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History and Politics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 20262026 - 2027
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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Lancaster University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

28Jun
Lancaster University Open Day
Undergraduate
12Jul
Lancaster University Open Day
Undergraduate
13Sep
Lancaster University Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Studying History and Politics allows us to understand the places, people and decisions that shape major political moments. At Lancaster we provide hands-on training in historical research and provide you with the skills and understanding you need to influence contemporary politics. Our programme equips you with a thorough knowledge of the political conditions of the past – as well as insight into the factors that will shape the future. The programme prepares you for a wide range of careers, from government and policy, business and consultancy, to journalism, media, and the heritage industry. Why Lancaster?

  • Benefit from teaching by expert academics who regularly collaborate with government bodies such as UK parliament, on important issues such as defence and strategy, racial injustice, voter rights, and migration
  • Network with external partners, policymakers, and guest speakers who can provide valuable insights into the key political issues of the moment
  • Study in historic Lancaster, making your home in a city where power, justice and human rights are at the heart of our history
  • Take advantage of our internship opportunities, where you can work on live research projects with NGOs, think tanks and charities
  • Be a part of the only university to offer a dedicated Politics Policy School with the HM Government Open Innovation team
  • Hone expert skills in analysis, critical thinking and persuasive argument to prepare you for a range of ambitious careers
Study historical and political forces at work This interdisciplinary course combines in-depth historical analysis with a critical understanding of political systems and ideas. You will explore the political and historical forces that have shaped the modern world, giving you a nuanced understanding of past events and their lasting impact on current political landscapes. Throughout the degree, you’ll study key historical periods and events, coming to understand how politics, environments and societies have changed over time. Through expert training in History and Politics, you’ll build highly employable skills in research and analysis, enabling you to address contemporary political problems in public policy, political behaviour and comparative politics. You will learn to ask challenging questions: How do human beings shape their political institutions and context – and how are they shaped by them? What causes a country to become democratic or authoritarian? What are the underlying causes of political division and how do these change over time? What rights do individuals have, and how have they come to possess them? Lancaster’s rich history of power and justice The city of Lancaster and its surrounds are steeped in history and politics, from Roman forts to memorials of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Over ten centuries, the Lancaster’s Norman castle has been a fortress, court and prison, now the heart of a vibrant historic city. Its gaol cells and courtrooms have seen the infamous trial and execution of ten people for witchcraft in 1612 and the more recent exoneration of accused terrorists the ‘Birmingham Six’, forging a site of both persecution and justice. The region is rich in the living remains of cultures past and present for you to explore. Building important skills Through seminars and workshops, you’ll get hands-on training in source and data analysis, in critiquing interpretations and in how to craft arguments. You’ll learn through interactive and collaborative sessions such as policy labs, and simulations including mock select committees, citizens assembly and Prime Minister's Questions, applying your knowledge to real-world political challenges such as the growing rise of conspiracy theories and the politics of enacting net-zero. Your Placement Year Sometimes known as a year in industry, your placement year will take place between your second and final year of study and this will extend your degree to four years.

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

15Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LV22
Institution code:
L14
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information on our fees, please see www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding.
History and Politics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University - UCAS