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Bachelor of International Relations and Politics

London Metropolitan University

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Politics taught in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in International Relations and Politics to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Britain
  • Europe and the World. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Legal profession
  • Journalism
  • Retail
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Local government
  • Charitable sector
  • Analyst
  • Adviser to MPs
  • Self-employment

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Britain
  • Europe and the World
  • Democrats and Dictators
  • International Conflict and Cooperation
  • Researching International Relations and Politics. Final-year core: Active Citizens
  • Critical Security
  • Dissertation. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • a minimum grade CCC in three A levels (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification ); GCSE English at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent); Mathematics GCSE is not required; Applicants with international qualifications and mature applicants are also welcome; Accelerated study

Accepted academic background

Level 3 qualification (two or three A levels or equivalent, IB Diploma, BTEC, Access course) or equivalent overseas secondary qualification set per country on the country-specific pages; GCSE English (and Maths where required) grade C/4 or equivalent; Top-up courses need 240 credits from an HND, Foundation degree or equivalent international qualification (or years 1-2 of a degree) in a relevant subject

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Cambridge Duolingo 105
  • Duolingo 105 (95 in Speaking

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£19,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£4,000 GBP

Program details

CampusHolloway
Faculty or schoolSchool of Social Sciences and Professions
DepartmentSocial Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180,360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteInternational Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed)

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    23 Nov 2026

    9 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    228 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.