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Bachelor of International Relations and Development
- London, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Development is a three-year full-time honours degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate subject knowledge in International Relations and Development. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
- Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.
Career outcomes
- International agencies
- Government
- NGOs
- Development project design and evaluation
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time honours degree taught through credit-bearing modules. Year 1 core: Global Development Challenges I
- Global Development Challenges II
- Pathways to International Relations Research I. Year 2 core: Understanding development assistance
- Working in Development
- Global Governance. Year 3 core: Dissertation. Optional modules widen the choice from the second year. Includes the Dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typically 96-112 UCAS tariff points (up to 128 for architecture and medical sciences) or international equivalent such as IB or A levels
- GCSE English and maths grade 4 on some courses
- IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (higher for law).
Accepted academic background
A levels, T levels, BTEC, Access, International Baccalaureate or international high-school qualifications (country pages)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 78
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Qualification certificates if required
- Passport copy
- Recommendations or references if required
- Personal statement if required
- Portfolio if required
How to apply
- Check the course page for entry requirements and the international deadline . Apply through UCAS (institution code W50) using the course UCAS code. Provide qualifications and predicted results and a reference and a personal statement and proof of English. Some courses ask for a portfolio or interview. Meet offer conditions and pay the deposit by 27 August 2027. Request a CAS by 8 September 2027 (outside the UK) and apply for a Student visa with your passport. Enrol on 20 September 2027. Teaching starts 27 September.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | £5,500 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Regent, Central London |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Westminster Business School |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | University of Westminster has listed International Undergraduate Excellence Awards for selected international undergraduates. Available awards and deadlines depend on the intake year; the September 2026 award was listed as closed. Check current award eligibility for the selected intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Aug 2027
274 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,000 GBP per year. The deposit is £5,500 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,945 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 78, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 169.