I am wanting to study History & Politics as a BTEC student?

Hi there, I have a deep fascination with history and politics. Presently, I am unsure what the course is like at Lancaster, as I have looked at other universities and some of seem to focus on a more generic aspect in the 1st year. Whereas Lancaster has a focus on a wide array of subjects. As a SEND student and someone who hasn't done A levels does this mean that it's out of my reach(I am aware of the requirements to do the course DDD, so I know if I obtain that grade I potentially can get in), as I have looked at Edgehilll, Londborough, Manchester Metropolitian and Liverpool Hope all seem to have a foundation within the 1st year of BA as well as offering a foundation.

However, one of the issues I found with some of them was the lack of focus in terms of work opportunities and course area, as I am interested in wanting to work directly in political role in the future, but interested in the historical aspects too.

Hope you can help.

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by Apples51

Hi there, I have a deep fascination with history and politics. Presently, I am unsure what the course is like at Lancaster, as I have looked at other universities and some of seem to focus on a more generic aspect in the 1st year. Whereas Lancaster has a focus on a wide array of subjects. As a SEND student and someone who hasn't done A levels does this mean that it's out of my reach(I am aware of the requirements to do the course DDD, so I know if I obtain that grade I potentially can get in), as I have looked at Edgehilll, Londborough, Manchester Metropolitian and Liverpool Hope all seem to have a foundation within the 1st year of BA as well as offering a foundation.
However, one of the issues I found with some of them was the lack of focus in terms of work opportunities and course area, as I am interested in wanting to work directly in political role in the future, but interested in the historical aspects too.
Hope you can help.

Good evening,

A joint-focus degree is a great choice to keep your career options open.

Every university is within your reach if you put your mind to it. While you are at university, there will be Support for specific disabilities, which will help you through your degree. Additionally, you will be able to gain the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), which will provide you with the software and hardware needed to complete your degree.

If you have lower than expected grades, you can apply through Clearing, where universities lower their entry requirements; however, not every course will have this option, as popular courses will fill u quickly. A Foundation programme is a great way to integrate into university and provides a head start to other students, as they teach you all about academic writing and things which will help you excel in your degree.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

All the best,
Ella
BSc Ecology

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Lancaster Student Ambassador

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by Apples51

Hi there, I have a deep fascination with history and politics. Presently, I am unsure what the course is like at Lancaster, as I have looked at other universities and some of seem to focus on a more generic aspect in the 1st year. Whereas Lancaster has a focus on a wide array of subjects. As a SEND student and someone who hasn't done A levels does this mean that it's out of my reach(I am aware of the requirements to do the course DDD, so I know if I obtain that grade I potentially can get in), as I have looked at Edgehilll, Londborough, Manchester Metropolitian and Liverpool Hope all seem to have a foundation within the 1st year of BA as well as offering a foundation.
However, one of the issues I found with some of them was the lack of focus in terms of work opportunities and course area, as I am interested in wanting to work directly in political role in the future, but interested in the historical aspects too.
Hope you can help.

Hello @Apples51

I'm glad that you are considering Lancaster as one of your options! As I myself am not a History student I would really encourage you to make use of our unibuddy scheme where you can ask our students from your subject area any questions you have about the course. This would be a great opportunity to gain some perspective on work opportunities / course area, you can speak to our students HERE

If you have any questions about life at Lancaster or the support we have on offer, then please feel free to ask and one of our ambassadors will do their best to help you out!

Taylor (Lancaster Uni Student Ambassador)