Peace Studies and International Relations - BA (Hons)
Lancaster University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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On this degree youll be taught by academic staff from the department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion where you will examine how conflicts can be resolved and prevented within the context of global politics and international security. In year one, you’ll be introduced to core concepts through the module International Relations: Theory and Practice plus two further modules either from within the Department or in subjects that complement your studies. In your second and third years, you’ll ...Read more

On this degree you'll be taught by academic staff from the department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion where you will examine how conflicts can be resolved and prevented within the context of global politics and international security. In year one, you’ll be introduced to core concepts through the module International Relations: Theory and Practice plus two further modules either from within the Department or in subjects that complement your studies. In your second and third years, you’ll examine peace and conflict resolution in detail. You can select from second year modules which include Peace Studies in Action International Relations, Security and Sustainability and Politics of Development and Global Changes. Final year modules include Politics of Global Danger Contemporary Issues in Human Rights, and Understanding External Intervention in Violent Conflicts.

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66/279
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22nd
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10th
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sophia
17 Dec 25

Lancaster University is a great place to study because its smaller campus and city size create a strong sense of community that is often harder to find at larger UK universities...Read more

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Emily
14 Dec 25

Best aspects are the university facilities - the library and lecture theatres, along with various study spaces are great. worst - sometimes the union can let down students (such..Read more

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32 Grades / Points required

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Lancaster University
Lancaster University , Lancaster

Lancaster University is a highly rated, research-intensive university, ranked within the top 15 in three major UK league...

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Lancaster University
Lancaster, Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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