Politics, International Relations and Management BSc Hons

Program Overview

This unique interdisciplinary degree combines politics, international relations, and management, providing a comprehensive understanding of global challenges and their impact on business. Graduates develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a global perspective, preparing them for careers in various sectors and international roles. The program is supported by an award-winning careers team and Lancaster University's The Lancaster Award, enhancing employability and life-work skills.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Our BSc Politics, International Relations and Management is a three-year interdisciplinary and non-quantitative course that is unique in the UK. Management thinking and practices are studied together with Politics and International Relations. Strategic business decisions, from the smallest to the largest, depend on global politics, the politics of states and the politics of regions. The interrelationships between business, the economy, and political decision-making cannot be ignored. Business does not happen in isolation from the environment in which it exists. Every organisation needs people who can think about how the world works – this degree will help you become one of them.

Outline:

We combine our expertise in management, work and technology, marketing and entrepreneurship with politics and international relations to understand the complex realities of a rapidly changing world. We step away from simplistic business models and offer you the chance to dive deeper into politics, international relations and management as they really are in the current global economy and environment. All raise questions about the fundamental problems we all face at personal, local and global levels. They are going to shape the coming decades and require fresh thinking. How will management and businesses respond?

Careers:

Graduates with such a well-rounded understanding of the world are more responsible leaders, better able to navigate complexities and succeed in business and management. You will be employable in all sectors of industry, trade and commerce, as well as various Non-governmental organisations, governmental institutions and other organisations. Many of our graduates embark upon international careers. The transferable skills which you will develop during the programme, such as intercultural teamwork, analytical and presentation skills, negotiation, research design and report writing, are highly valued by employers. The course also provides a firm foundation for those looking to pursue academic careers.

Other:

Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, 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 awareness, career development, campus community and social development. The Management School has an award-winning careers team to provide a dedicated careers and placement service offering a range of innovative services for LUMS students.