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Bachelor of International Relations and Global Development

Leeds International Study Centre

  • Leeds, United Kingdom
  • 0.75 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Two-semester first-year course in international relations and global development leading to year two of a University of Leeds degree.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in International Relations and Global Development. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in psychology and social sciences.

Career outcomes

  • Progression to the second year of a related University of Leeds degree

Curriculum

  • Two-semester course equal to the first year of an undergraduate degree
  • With core and subject-specific modules for the route plus English language content and an academic skills module. Module names and credits are not published on the page.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 13 years of education or IB 28 points or A levels 82 UCAS points
  • Or progression from the Foundation Year; Age 17+; IELTS Academic for UKVI 5.5 with 5.5 in writing (Business Management: no skill below 5.0). Civil Engineering and Architecture needs Maths at A-level grade B or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

13 years of education (equivalent to A-level standard) with country-specific tables; Alternatives: IB Diploma 28 points, A levels 82 UCAS points (excluding native language); Civil Engineering and Architecture needs Maths at A-level grade B or equivalent in the further year of study (no portfolio needed for Architecture); Or progression from the ISC International Foundation Year. Age 17+ at start.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Typically includes Passport or identity document
  • Academic transcripts
  • Qualification certificates
  • Language proficiency evidence
  • And completed application materials.

How to apply

  1. Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year£25,250 GBP
Application fee£260 GBP
Deposit£1,000 GBP

Program details

CampusLeeds International Study Centre, 8 Park Row
Faculty or schoolLeeds International Study Centre
DepartmentSocial Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value45,90
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    November 2026

    Applications closed

    31 Aug 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    30 Nov 2026

    16 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    228 days left
  • Program starts

    November 2027

    Apply by

    31 Aug 2027

    290 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    30 Nov 2027

    381 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.75 years.