International Relations and PoliticsBA (Hons)

In addition to the University’s standard entry requirements, you should have:

• 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.

If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our International Relations (including foundation year) BA (Hons).

Accelerated study

If you have relevant qualifications or credit from a similar course it may be possible to enter this course at an advanced stage rather than beginning in the first year. Please note, advanced entry is only available for September start. See our information for students applying for advanced entry.

Specific qualifications that may make you eligible for advanced entry to this course include a relevant foundation degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

You’ll be assessed through coursework, essays, assignments, group and individual presentations, case studies and a final-year dissertation or work placement.

Our lecturers are on-hand for support throughout your degree.

This course will prepare you for an exciting career where no two days are the same. Our work experience opportunities give you valuable experience in this field, so you’ll have a competitive advantage when it comes to looking for a graduate job.

Our politics and international relations graduates have gone on to a variety roles including an advocate of quality assitants, operations managers and HR leads, campaigns managers and major donor officers at institutions like the United Nations, national diplomatic services and leading non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Or you might want to consider further study or research in a specialist topic. Here at London Met, you could progress on to our International Relations MA.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

We also have opportunities for you to study in universities around the world, including in cities such as Istanbul, Wroclaw, Bologna and Madrid, as well as in countries such as the United States of America, the West Indies and Japan.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.