Emily: Intern at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Emily is a Politics and International Relations graduate and completed a Masters of Laws. During their time at university, they undertook 2 internships with the Faculty of the Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University. The initial placement was in 2016, assisting the FASS Placements Officer and in the final internship in 2017, worked as the Placement Scheme Assistant.    For […]

Becky: Sales and Marketing Assistant at Carcanet Press

Becky, an English Literature and Politics graduate, worked as a Sales and Marketing Assistant at Carcanet Press for 2 months.    How was your first day in the role?  Initially, I was nervous as I took the step from full time student into the world of office work, commuting and surviving on Tesco meal deals and coffee. For me, it […]

Jonathan: Researcher at British Red Cross

Jonathan completed his BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and MSc in Philosophy of the Social Sciences. He was a Research Intern for the British Red Cross for 3 months which was an opportunity he foudn through the FASS Internship Scheme. Case Study I started my placement with the British Red Cross. My main task was to research the flood […]

Patrick: Research Intern at Institute for Strategic Dialogue.

Patrick has an undergraduate degree in History and Politics, a Masters in History and a PG certification of Achievement in Political Theology for Peace. During his 5 years in Lancaster University, he was a Research Intern at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue for 2 months in London.     What is the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD)?  ISD is a ‘think-and-do-tank’, […]

Leveraging Your Politics Degree: Transferable Skills for Diverse Careers

While your studies have given you a deep understanding of political systems and theories, the skills you’ve developed are incredibly versatile and valuable in many professional settings. Let’s explore the key transferable skills gained from studying Politics and how they can enhance your career prospects in various fields.   Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills   Problem Analysis A Politics degree […]