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Bachelor of International Year One in 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.
What you will learn
- Explain key principles of International Year One in International Relations and Global Development. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
- assess evidence
- and communicate project or study findings.
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 unconfirmed 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 Academic for UKVI 5.5 overall with 5.5 in writing (Business Management: no skill lower than 5.0)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificate
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £25,250 GBP |
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| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | £6,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Leeds International Study Centre, 8 Park Row |
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| Faculty or school | Leeds International Study Centre |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | The centre awards conditional partial tuition scholarships for self-funded international pathway students holding an offer, subject to region, availability and first-come allocation. Eligible September 2027 foundation progressors from selected countries can receive a 5,000 GBP University of Leeds regional scholarship; additional merit awards may be available. |
Intakes and deadlines
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November 2026
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January 2027
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September 2027
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November 2027
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January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75 years.
Tuition is £25,250 GBP per year. The deposit is £6,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic for UKVI 5.5 overall with 5.5 in writing (Business Management: no skill lower than 5.0).