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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L252

International Relations (including foundation year)

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by London Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) International Relations (including foundation year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why study this course? If you’re passionate about international relations but don’t have the necessary requirements to enter the three-year undergraduate degree, this four-year course is perfect for you. On our International Relations (including foundation year) BA degree, you’ll gain all the academic skills necessary to succeed in undergraduate study, while being introduced to a wide range of current affairs and social sciences topics. After completion of Year 0, you’ll study the same content and have the same choice of modules as students on the International Relations BA course. International tuition fees are £19,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Academic Skills and Critical Thinking
Introduction to Global Politics
Foundations of Social Sciences
Contemporary International Affairs
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Politics and Society
International Relations Theory
Diplomacy and Global Governance
UCAS Code:L252
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£78,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£29,000
3 years£16,500£24,500£30,500
5 years£16,500£26,500£34,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£2,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
London Metropolitan University

About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers International Relations (including foundation year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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