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Politics, Philosophy and Religion

Open up a world of opportunities with Politics, Philosophy and Religion – the only department of its kind in the UK.

We are a vibrant and diverse department based in Lancaster University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. PPR was formed in 2010 by merging three subjects – Politics and International Relations, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. It’s the only department of its kind in the UK, and a great place to study and research.

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Undergraduate Study

Our degrees explore politics, international relations, philosophical ideas, and religious traditions. We also offer many joint programmes. Read more about studying in PPR and our graduates' careers.

Postgraduate Study

We offer a range of postgraduate taught programmes, including MA degrees in our core subject areas of Politics, International Relations, Philosophy and Religious Studies. In addition, we offer several Distance Learning programmes, especially in Diplomacy and International Relations, as well as Postgraduate Certificates in Religious Studies. Postgraduates play a full part in our vibrant intellectual community, with opportunities to engage with both undergraduates and academic staff.

Research

The department is home to internationally recognised research in politics, philosophy and religious studies. Areas of strength include religion, values and society; political theory and contemporary ethical debates; religion and conflict; and international relations and security.

Careers and Employability

Recent PPR graduates have pursued a range of careers in different sectors: from the civil service, diplomacy, journalism, and the charity sector, to financial services, marketing, and accounting. A PPR degree can help set you apart from other graduates on the job market.

Careers and employability

Meet Our Alumni

Our alumni share their experiences, tips and advice, including how their degrees led them to their current jobs. They have taken up a wide range of careers, ranging from Media Relations Officer in Her Majesty’s Revenue to Customs and Government Affairs Manager at Vodafone.

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News

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Lancaster University academics appointed to newly created college of environmental experts

Two Lancaster University academics have been appointed to the Government’s Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), as members of the newly created College of Experts.
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Lancaster University selected to offer highly regarded Parliamentary Studies Module

Lancaster University is one of 23 universities to be awarded the right to deliver the ‘highly regarded’ Parliamentary Studies Module.
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Second meeting of the AHRC/DFG project in Kantian ethics, "Using people well, treating people badly”

Last week, Lancaster University hosted the second meeting of the AHRC/DFG project in Kantian ethics, "Using people well, treating people badly”: https://sites.google.com/view/usingpeoplewell. Eight speakers shared Kantian perspectives on politics and markets, including the project team from Lancaster, Bristol and Ruhr University Bochum, as well as guests from Johns Hopkins, Durham, Keele and Lancaster.
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Providing a new NW platform on major defence and security issues from a unique vantage point

The Centre for War and Diplomacy (CWD) at Lancaster University is behind a move to ensure the North West region has a strong voice on defence and security and to encompass fresh perspectives from beyond London. 

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