Lancaster’s History and Politics degree is taught collaboratively between our Department of History and our Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion. It gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge, political insight and specialist skills alongside students and scholars who share your passion and interests. The sharp research, critical analysis, writing and presentation skills you’ll develop while studying for your degree at Lancaster are highly valued by employers and will open routes to a diverse range of career destinations in various sectors. Our graduates often enter into careers in business, the public sector, the Civil Service, education, politics, media and publishing. Many also choose to continue into postgraduate study with us, progressing into research and teaching. Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, but that you also graduate with relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development.