BA (Hons) International Relations at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Taught by our team of expert academics, this course is designed to enable you to understand the challenges in global politics today, and to demonstrate how global issues can often have impacts close to home. You will examine the complex relationships between states, the role of non-states actors, and how shifts in global power affect our daily lives. This includes the challenge to the West, climate change, nuclear proliferation, cyber conflict, the causes of war, terrorism, social justice, human rights, migration, and global inequalities.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Professions | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: After Empire: Regions and Powers in World Politics, Conflict and Diplomacy Since 1945, Global Wealth and Inequality: An Introduction to International Political Economy, Perspectives from the Global South, Political Science Concepts and Institutions, Understanding the International System, Violence, Peace and Progress: Issues in World Politics, What is Politics For? Political Aims and Ideas, Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English). Year 2: Paradigms and Politics: Research Methods and Models, Theories of International Relations: Discipline and Diversity, Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English), British Politics, Modern Diplomacy: Communication, Representation, Negotiation, Peace and Conflict: Theories and Issues, Political Ideas in Modernity: Choices, Rights and Challenges, Political Ideas in Modernity: From Renaissance to Revolution, Politics of the Middle East, Sustainability and Environmental Justice, The New Diplomacy, The Politics of the European Union. Year 3: International Security Studies: Issues and Challenges, International Security Studies: Theories and Challenges, Placement 1 Year, Project 1 Semester, Project 1 Year.

Career pathways

This International Relations BA degree will prepare you to hit the ground running in a range of different organisations and roles. Graduates have found positions with organisations involved in local and national government, including the UK Cabinet Office, security services, national diplomatic services across the world, regional organisations, aid and development agencies, and international businesses.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have: a minimum of grades CCC in three A levels (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg Advanced Diploma) English Language GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) Applicants with relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience will also be considered on a case by case basis. 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). These requirements may vary in individual cases. We welcome applications from mature students who have passed appropriate Access or other preparatory courses or who have appropriate work experience. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=L250-DCB

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