Politics and Sociology (Study Abroad) - BA (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at Lancaster University, UK

Politics and Sociology (Study Abroad) - BA (Hons)

UK

What will I learn?

Lancaster’s Politics and Sociology degree is taught by academic staff from the departments of Politics, Philosophy and Religion and Sociology. You’ll be supported in developing a wide-ranging understanding of how political ideas and institutions shape the way societies are organised and have the opportunity to relate your interest in social and cultural themes to real world political events and current affairs. In your first year, you’ll follow the core Politics in the Modern World and The Sociological Imagination modules. In the second and final year you will be able to choose from a broad range of options, such as Politics and History of the Middle East International Relations, Security and Sustainability Politics of Development and Global Changes Understanding Key Economic Concepts Issues in Contemporary Politics and Philosophy.

Which department am I in?

Politics, Philosophy and Religion

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£24,700.00 (26,91,218) per year
International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will be charged the same percentages as the standard International fee.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Lancaster, Bailrigg,

Lancaster,

Lancashire,

LA1 4YW, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We normally require these grades: A levels - ABB; Access to HE Diploma - 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wale - We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met; BTEC Extended Diploma - DDM; BTEC in combination with A levels - A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D; International Baccalaureate - 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects; Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers - We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects; GCSE requirements - There are no specific GCSE requirements for this course, although we will look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Lancaster University

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  • World-class, modern campus and facilities
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