Our offer
Explore contemporary social issues and gain critical research skills among a vibrant, socially engaged academic community.
Master's Degrees
Our Department has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary Master's training that prepares students for further study and a diverse set of career paths
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How to Apply
Tab Content: All MAs
To submit an application, simply create an account on the My Applications website and then select ‘Create a new application’ from your homepage once you are logged-in.
Using your account on the My Applications website, you are able to submit applications for the programme(s) which you wish to study, upload supporting documentation and provide us with information about referees.
The supporting documentation screen will provide you with a list of required documents. These will usually include:
- Degree certificates and transcripts of previous higher education (college/university) degrees or other courses that you have completed/for which you are currently studying. Note that, for transcripts in languages other than English, a certified English translation will be required
- Personal Statement
- References
- For those for whom English is not their first language, copies of English language test results (Please note that an application can be made before these results are available, and if a place is then offered this will be conditional upon providing the appropriate results)
Current Lancaster Students
On the My Applications website select ‘Current Lancaster Students’ and log in with your Lancaster University email address. You will then have access to a simplified application form and may not need to provide all the documentation above.
Tab Content: When to apply
You can apply at any time of the year for our MA programmes, but if you wish to be considered for funding, are applying from overseas or require on-campus accommodation, we recommend you apply as early as possible.
Tab Content: Further information
My Applications website and applications
If you have any queries during the application process, please Contact the admissions team.
All MA Programmes
Please get in touch with us if you have specific questions about our programmes or would like to speak with current lecturers or students about their experiences:
Telephone: +44 (0)1524 593148
Email: spgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk