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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.

News

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Lancaster Professor provides expertise to Parliament on AI developments in weapon systems in China

Lancaster University Professor Jinghan Zeng has given evidence before a House of Lords inquiry into the development of AI in weapon systems in China.
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Lancaster lecturer to advise Church of England on response to transatlantic chattel slave trade

A Lancaster University senior lecturer will have a voice on how the Church of England funds its response to research on the transatlantic chattel slave trade.
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Lancaster Professor provides expert evidence on security in North Atlantic

Evidence provided by Basil Germond, Professor of International Security at Lancaster University, is cited in a new report by the Scottish Affairs Committee examining the shifting picture in the North Atlantic and calling on the Government to re-assess its defence presence in Scotland and the High North. 
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Network will provide new approach for policymakers to tackle racial inequalities

A new northern network, to equip policymakers at every level with suitable information, tools and approaches to respond to racial inequalities, will get underway in Lancaster next month. Lancaster University lecturer Dr Dayo Eseonu is all set to launch the Racial Equity in Policy Network (REiPN) on July 4.

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Forthcoming Events

25th Oct

The Priory Literature and Religion Lecture

Wednesday 25 October 2023, 7:30pm to 8:30pm

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