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.
Career
Path
Graduates
from this course secures various career positions as Political Analyst, Foreign
Service Officer, Policy Advisor, Intelligence Analyst, Political Campaign
Manager, Government Relations Officer, Human Rights Advocate, International
Development Consultant, Public Affairs Specialist, NGO Program Manager, International
Trade Specialist, Lobbyist, Political Journalist, Legislative Assistant, Researcher
(Think Tank or Academia), Public Relations Officer, Elections Specialist, Charity
or Advocacy Manager, Speechwriter.
October, 2025 -
Open