About this course
Manchester Metropolitan University offers BA (Hons) International Relations (with a modern language) 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
Meeting the typical entry requirements for an undergraduate degree course does not guarantee an offer of a place. International Baccalaureate Standard Level - Grade 5 International Baccalaureate Higher Level - Grade 4 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests 170 points overall, with no component below 160 points International Baccalaureate Standard Level Grade 5 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POINTS IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English IELTS 6.0, with no component below 5.5 TOEFL IBT Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17
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.
