About this course
Manchester Metropolitan University offers BA (Hons) Politics as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Political Science. Based in Manchester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £18,500 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 79. Intakes run across 2 windows (Semester 1 (October), 2026 and Semester (September), 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
IELTS (Academic) Or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Or IELTS Online (Academic) - 6.0, with no component below 5.5 Pearson Test of English Academic (‘PTE Academic’) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 61, with no less than 59 in any section; Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 170 points overall, with no component below 160 points; TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition)– Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent
104-112
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (October), 2026
- ▸Semester (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
