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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
History and International Relations
Lancaster University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History and International Relations course at Lancaster University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: VL12
Here's what Lancaster University says about its History and International Relations course.
Why Lancaster?
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Learn from specialists in the history of Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, helping you gain a truly global perspective
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You’ll be taught by experts from our Department of History and our Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion – and you’ll be among the first to hear their latest insights
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Attend events and talks at our Centre for War and Diplomacy and the Richardson Institute for Peace Studies, the oldest peace and conflict research centre in the UK
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Explore the vibrant history right on your doorstep, from museums and archives to Lancaster Castle and the Lake District
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Sign up for the opportunity of a placement with a heritage organisation or an internship with an NGO or think tank to gain valuable work experience and skills.
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Prepare for your future career at each stage of the programme, so you’ll be ready to launch your career in the heritage sector, local or national government, or a range of other fascinating careers.
The archives of military history. The intricate tapestry of diplomacy. The art of warfare. The complex web of state relations. Immerse yourself in a world where past events on a global stage illuminate the challenges for today’s world.
From conspiracy theories to global capitalism Kick off the programme by addressing real-world, relevant challenges. Explore conspiracy theories in society. Unravel issues with global capitalism. And engage with topics such as terrorism and religious conflict.
Working with experts from both our Department of History and our Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of how the two subjects intertwine.
Inspiring opportunities At Lancaster, it’s not just about attending lectures and seminars – we also care about creating a culture of learning beyond the classroom. Hear from significant guest speakers at our Richardson Institute for Peace Studies and take part in events at our Centre for War and Diplomacy. You might get to experience a live round table discussion with journalists, political scientists and historians, or take part in a field trip to Westminster.
Your future career is important to us. That’s why we focus on real-world issues and offering opportunities to add to your CV, both via the course and extra curricula opportunities. You could be developing professional skills during an internship with the Richardson Institute for Peace Studies or maybe you’ll get involved in field trips with the history society.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
History
Location
Main Site | Lancaster
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• History
• International relations
Start date
October 1, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
Lancaster University reviews
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3rd year student
Library is brilliant, cant fault it. rnFirst year accommodation was very good too, well ran and just efficient overall.
1 year ago
3rd year student
My course was okay - I believe the course teaches you all the necessary skills needed to go into business, but I think it does scratch the surface level in quite a lot of topics. In the future, Iu2019d like it to go into further detail on topics such as Economics or Accounting.
1 year ago
3rd year student
Lancaster University has been really helpful in so many ways. Financially, they offered me a grant for travel costs when I embarked on an international internship, but also are greater at settling you into campus life in first year!
1 year ago
1st year student
The bars offered are amazing and low priced. With the choice of multiple games. rnThe campaigns for student officers are very competitive and often do make change
1 year ago
1st year student
Very very communal university as everyone lives on campus. The socials are great and take place multiple times a week. There are multiple club activities with a communal feeling
1 year ago
1st year student
The accomodation is very overpriced for universityu2019s. It is old unfurbished and the bathrooms are very badly designed. They flood when you shower and you have very little space to shower. It is single bed en-suite for 177.89u00a3 and compared to other unis it is very very overpriced, I feel itu2...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The History and International Relations course at Lancaster University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
60%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
low
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
87%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
68%
med
Student voice
68%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
42%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
46%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
high
Teaching on my course
95%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
95%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
med
Organisation and management
74%
low
Organisation and management
74%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
69%
low
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
97%
high
Learning resources
97%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
99%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
98%
high
Student voice
68%
med
Student voice
68%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
43%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
47%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
high
Student information
The History and International Relations course at Lancaster University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| English Literature | A | |||||
| Government and Politics | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The History and International Relations course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Lancaster University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
83%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
10%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics
52%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
13%
Administrative occupations
10%
Sales occupations
10%
Teaching Professionals
9%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The History and International Relations course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Lancaster University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£32.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to History and International Relations.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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