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At Lancaster University Ghana, students have the opportunity to study core foundation courses for a globally recognised politics and international relations degree in a dynamic environment. Students will also be able to pursue further interests through a list of optional modules.
The study of politics and international relations involves a broad range of subjects. It begins with the formalized institutions of authority and decision-making, and extends into the study of firms, economies, industries, theories of economic development, and issues of class, gender, race, and other forms of inequalities that manifest locally and globally. The programme pays particular attention to African politics and how its positioned in the global context.
The knowledge and skills acquired supplemented by the degree’s international recognition provide students with the tools to develop professional careers in a wide variety of settings on the international stage.
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Explore the fascinating relationship between politics and world affairs. Our expert researchers will show you the ways global policymaking ripples around the globe and impacts on people and nations.
For full details of the fees for this programme, and the University’s financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please click here.
Details of our scholarships and bursaries for 2024-entry study are not yet available, but you can use our opportunities for 2023-entry applicants as guidance.
Check our current list of scholarships and bursaries.
As a student here, you will have the added advantage of being able to engage with and use case studies from real situations to aid you in understanding and appreciating issues beyond politics and international relations first-hand.
A host of assessments are designed to improve problem-solving skills. For our politics and international relations programme, these include vlogs, meme and social media-based campaign designs, presentations and written assessments.
Our Careers and Employability Department has a dedicated career zone for student to visit. The department also organises a range of workshops and activities through the academic year including CV workshops, mock interviews and an Annual Career Day to best prepare students for internship and job opportunities.
We are engaged in industry where our careers department support and groom students for internships in various sectors. Our graduates continue onto careers in financial institutions and state ministries; while some pursue their masters in various institutions in Ghana, the US and the UK.
Employability is one of the key objectives of this course and the modules prepare students with the necessary skills needed in in their respective industries. It also prepares students who aspire to continuing this subject as a professional course.
Students with a degree in Politics and International Relations will gain insight into government policies, and the behavior of political actors. These skills are vital in today’s world, whether you are seeking work in the public, private or non-governmental sectors.
Studying political science equips students with the below skills:
The programme makes students eligible for work in a wide variety of fields, including the following: Governance and Democratic Administration, Diplomacy and Public Administration, Policy Analysis and Development, Public Relations, Banking, Social Media Management, Conflict Resolution, Peacebuilding, Industrial Relations (Labour and Management), Lobbying, Political Consultancy, Political Campaign Management, International Trade, Intelligence Analysis, Environmental Management, Humanitarianism, Market Research, Program Management and Project Management. It is also an avenue toward further study in: Business and Marketing, Journalism, Law, Law Enforcement and Urban Planning, among others.
Our Politics and International Relations programme offers a curriculum that combines theory and practice.
