About this course
Birkbeck, University of London offers BA (Hons) Politics With Foundation Year as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Political Science. Based in London, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £17,620 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 79. Intakes run across 2 windows (Autumn (September), 2026 and Autumn 1 (October), 2026).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential. 3 years full-time: 96-128 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-ABB) 4 years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. IELTS - Standard requirement - 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in sub-tests. TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
- ▸Autumn 1 (October), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
