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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
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
- 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
| Campus | Leeds International Study Centre, 8 Park Row |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Leeds International Study Centre |
| Department | Social Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 45,90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional 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
ClosedProgram starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days leftProgram starts
November 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
290 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
30 Nov 2027
381 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £25,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £260 GBP. The deposit is £1,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5.

