BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations at University of East London

Programme overview

Do you want to make sense of the post-truth world, encapsulated by events such as Brexit and the US election? Are you interested in understanding how global powers interact, both in times of war and peace? These questions lie at the heart of politics and international relations.

Faculty: School of Childhood and Social Care | Department: Department of Social Work Counselling & Social Care | Duration: 3/4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Becoming an Activist (Mental Wealth), Politics, Global Political Economy, The Mess We Are In (And How We Got Here), International Relations, Public Policy, Global Governance, Space, Bodies and Power.

Career pathways

This degree can lead to careers across the public, voluntary and private sectors. Graduates have gone into roles including community organiser, fundraising coordinator, campaign manager, caseworker, communications officer and civic engagement officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points (standard offer); 96 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects; BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual); BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual); Access to HE Diploma; T Levels; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English; GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics. English: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3/4 years full-time

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