Bachelor in International Relations (including foundation year)

Tuition comes to 19,370 GBP per year. The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jan 31, 2027.

The Bachelor in International Relations is a degree program for students who are passionate about international relations. This four-year program includes a foundation year and is taught in English at London Metropolitan University. The program helps students develop their skills in critical thinking, research, and analysis.

The curriculum includes modules such as Critical Thinking, Interventions for Change, and Global Wealth and Inequality. Students also learn about Conflict and Diplomacy, International Political Economy, and Foreign Policy Analysis. The program includes a range of optional modules, such as Language Modules, Modern Diplomacy, and Sustainability and Environmental Justice.

Graduates of this program can work as Diplomats, International Relations Specialists, or Foreign Policy Analysts. They can also work as Human Rights Officers or Strategic Communications Specialists. The program prepares students for careers in international relations, where they can work in government, non-profit organizations, or private companies.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.