Politics, International Relations and Management BSc (Hons)

Lancaster University

BSc Politics, International Relations and Management takes a person-centred approach to management thinking and practice. It then places that study firmly in the context of Politics and International Relations. Every organisation needs people who think about and understand how the world works. This degree will help you be one of them.

Programme overview

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 undone; business does not happen in isolation from the environment in which it exists.

This three-year interdisciplinary non-quantitative degree is unique to the UK. Our expertise in work and technology, marketing, entrepreneurship and organisations are all represented through this degree. We step away from idealised business models, instead offering you the chance to dive deeper into politics, international relations and the management of institutions regionally and globally.

Brexit and the political response to the global pandemic are just two examples of the interdependencies between business and politics. Both events raise questions about the role of the state and the role of business in our economies and societies. The answers to these complex questions will come from those who understand the world well enough to lead, from those who are not fazed by the complexities of information and rules by which businesses have to operate.

People with this background, with this understanding of the world, are well-rounded, more responsible leaders, better able to navigate complexities and succeed in business and management.

Key Facts

In this three-year interdisciplinary degree, you will learn about areas of management related to Organisation, Work and Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing. You will also study Politics and International Relations to better understand the global business world. This is a flexible degree programme. After the first year, you are increasingly able to tailor the degree to your own interests, choosing from a wide range of modules.

BSc Politics, International Relations and Management is also available as a four-year programme with a year in industry.

Programme outcomes

As a graduate of this degree, you will be better able to decipher the macro environment and its impact on business, in order to be a leader in your chosen career.

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Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).