About this course
University of Plymouth offers BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Political Science. Based in Plymouth, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £17,100 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 76. The next intake is Semester 1 (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
UCAS tariff 104 - 112 A levels 104-112 points including a minimum of 2 A levels. General studies considered. BTEC 18 Unit BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in any subject. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction. International Baccalaureate 26-28 overall to include 4 at any Higher Level subject. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5. GCSE All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade C or above. Other 14-19 Diplomas: accepted – please enquire. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications will also be considered. TOEFL IBT – 76 Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18 IELTS – 6.0 Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
