Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Study Abroad)

People, ideas and finances shape our lives and societies. We’ll help you understand how that happens, unpicking the complexities and multiple perspectives behind today’s political and policy challenges. Whether you are passionate about a public-facing political career, or making your mark in professional civil service, international or charity roles, you’ll graduate as a versatile thinker and effective communicator ready to launch your career.

Why Lancaster?

• Study a prestigious degree that combines expertise in Politics and Philosophy, as well as the Department of Economics in our quadruple accredited Management School

• Gain a nuanced political understanding, engaging with economic models and debating key philosophical questions from around the world

• Learn from expert advisers who consult with local, national and international governments and parliament

• Develop the multidisciplinary mindset that is necessary to find solutions to pressing and complex real-world problems and exert leadership in the twenty-first century

• Tailor your degree according to your interests and ambitions through defined recommended pathways

• Take part in assessed simulations such as mock select committees, mock citizens assemblies and mock Prime Minister's Questions, to gain valuable real-world experience

• Stand out when you graduate via an internship with the Richardson Institute for Peace Studies in an NGO, think tank or charity

Multiple perspectives. Multiple solutions

Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Lancaster provides an in-depth, intensive grounding in each of its three disciplines for ambitious students. From day one, you will be trained to look at problems from multiple angles, to develop solutions, and to draw on insights and methods from all three fields.

You will engage with the pressing issues of today: How are societies and political institutions influenced by economic forces? What difference do ideas and ideologies make to public policy? How do international treaties and conflicts shape people’s lives? You will learn to ask difficult questions and shape possible solutions.

The programme combines academic depth with preparation for continued professional success and an informed understanding of the modern world.

Inspired by experts

You will be taught by academics who are experts in their field. In Politics, our staff regularly collaborate with government bodies such as UK parliament on important issues such as racial injustice, voter rights, and migration.

Our Economics team have expertise in Environmental Economics, Behavioural Economics, Macroeconomics, Public Policy and Game Theory. And our Philosophy academics specialise in media ethics and regulation, educational policy, and reproductive rights and policy. You can be sure that your degree In Philosophy, Philosophy and Economics is informed by our subject expertise.

You will learn through interactive and collaborative sessions such as policy labs, applied philosophical problem solving, economic games and simulations including mock select committees, and mock Prime Minister's Questions.

Building connections

We recognise how important connections are for your future career. Recent interactions include sessions directly taught by the Institute for Government (a think tank based in Westminster), a visit from the Speaker of the House of Commons and Several MPs, a visit to the Parliamentary estate and the chance to interact to with clerks of the House of Commons.

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. 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 and develop your personal skills.