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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L251

International Relations with Foundation

University of Westminster, London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) International Relations with Foundation at University of Westminster, London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will be able to move on to study for the International Relations BA Honours degree over a further three years study. This course enables you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of the international system and to relate this to contemporary developments in international relations. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the distribution of power at the global, regional and national levels. International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to International Relations
Global Politics and the International System
International Security and Conflict
Theories of International Relations
State Formation and Governance
Contemporary Geopolitics
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Diplomatic History and Foreign Policy
UCAS Code:L251
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDE

UCAS Points64

🗣️ 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

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,400

Home Student Fee

£5,760

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Westminster, London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£19,000£25,500£29,000
5 years£24,000£31,000£38,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
20%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London offers International Relations with Foundation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#79UK Ranking
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