About this course
London Metropolitan University offers BA (Hons) in International Relations 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 £17,600 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 72. Intakes run across 3 windows (Autumn (September), 2026 and Spring (January), 2027…).
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
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. Academic IELTS Overall score required: 6.0 Component scores required: Listening: 5.5 Reading: 5.5 Writing: 5.5 Speaking: 5.5 Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score required: 72 Component scores required: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
- ▸Spring (January), 2027
- ▸February, 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
