Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

University of East London · London · United Kingdom

Our classification by 30 module titles, weighted by module count.

A bachelor's programme, taught in English, in London.

Price£10,050/ year · 2027/28 · UK home students ≈ €12,042

Next dateUnknownUnknown

LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 5.5

DurationMax: 5 years⁠

✓ 1 official source · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

30 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

6 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1Year 2Year 3

Society, ethics and law

International RelationsPoliticsPublic Policy

Global GovernanceGreat Power PoliticsMental Wealth 2: Social Enterprise

Gender, Power and Politics

Specialist subjects

Becoming an Activist (Mental Wealth)The Mess We Are In (And How We Got Here)

Space, Bodies and Power

Research methods

Research Methods

Applied Research Project in Social Sciences

Business and management

Global Political Economy

Internship

Mental Wealth 3: Placement Reflections

Free electives

2 options

5 options

Year 1 · 6 modules

International Relations

Politics

Public Policy

Becoming an Activist (Mental Wealth)

The Mess We Are In (And How We Got Here)

Global Political Economy

Year 2 · 5 modules · 2 options

Global Governance

Great Power Politics

Mental Wealth 2: Social Enterprise

Space, Bodies and Power

Research Methods

2 elective options

Year 3 · 3 modules · 5 options

Gender, Power and Politics

Applied Research Project in Social Sciences

Mental Wealth 3: Placement Reflections

5 elective options

How does the focus shift?

Society, ethics and law all the way

Share of modules by theme in each year. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1Year 2Year 3

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Specialist subjects
Business and management
Society, ethics and law
Research methods
Internship
Free electives

What are all the subjects?

All 30 modules

Year 1 · 6 modules · all core · credits not published

Module

Source: uel.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 7 modules · credits not published

Module	Type
	Core
	Core
	Core
	Core
	Core
	Optional
	Optional

Source: uel.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 8 modules · credits not published

Module	Type
	Core
	Core
	Core
	Optional
	Optional
	Optional
	Optional
	Optional

Source: uel.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Modules · 9 modules · credits not published

Module	Type
	Core
	Core
	Core
	Core
	Core
	Optional
	Optional
	Optional
	Optional

Source: uel.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts

LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠

QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠

CreditsUnknown

Study mode

ModeFull time⁠
ModePart time⁠

DeliveryOn campusInferred

CampusCity: London · Campus: Docklands Campus⁠

How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More languages and communication than 5 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmePolitics and International Relations BA (Hons)

UEL

Criminology and Criminal Psychology (Extended), BSc Hons

Greenwich

Psychology (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons)

Portsmouth

BSc (Hons) Social Sciences

West London

Politics and Sociology BA (Hons)

Portsmouth

International Development with Sociology BA (Hons)

Portsmouth

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Sunderland

Specialist subjects
Maths and foundations
Data and computing
Business and management
Society, ethics and law
Languages and communication
Research methods
Projects and labs
Internship
Thesis
Free electives

Is this a typical programme?

More languages and communication, less projects and labs

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects

17% here

5% typical

Languages and communication

7% here

3% typical

Less here than typical

Projects and labs

0% here

5% typical

About the same as typical: internship, society, ethics and law, business and management, research methods, maths and foundations, thesis.

Which year differs most?

Year 1 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1

More business and management 17% against 0% at most

This programme

University of West London

Year 2

More society, ethics and law 57% against 50% at most

This programme

University of West London

Year 3

More research methods 13% against 0% at most

This programme

University of Greenwich

University of West London

Specialist subjects
Business and management
Society, ethics and law
Languages and communication
Research methods
Projects and labs
Internship
Thesis
Free electives

Where you'll study

Studying in London

What is the campus like?

City sizeOver 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 8,961,989 in 2019

HousingRooms run by the institution⁠ · Room guaranteed for all studentsInferred

RankingGuardian University Guide 2026: top 40, national⁠

FacilitiesGym⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠

FoodCanteen⁠

SupportStudent union⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Transport⁠

The rest of what we hold on UEL is on its page.

What it costs

At least £10,050 for the first year · home students

What does the first year cost?

≥ £10,050 first year · 2027/28 · home students · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£10,050

Not published: application fee and living costs

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Fee	Who pays it	Year	Amount
Tuition	UK home students	2027/28	£10,050 / year ≈ €12,042

What changes the price?

3 things that move it

−£14,685

Dean Scholarship

−£3,000

Dr. Judi Love Award

Grant

Early Payment Discount

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 19 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €12,042

Costs more than 3 of 18 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €12,042 and €25,684.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 19, cheapest first

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This programme	2027/28	≈ €12,042
Social Work BA (Hons) (University of East London)	2027/28	≈ €12,042
Clinical and Community Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of East London)	2027/28	≈ €12,042
Counselling BSc (Hons) (University of East London)	2027/28	≈ €12,042
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of East London)	2027/28	≈ €12,042
Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of East London)	2027/28	≈ €12,042
Psychology with Child Development BSc (Hons) (University of East London)	2027/28	≈ €12,042
Psychology (Distance Learning) BSc (Hons) (University of East London)	2027/28	≈ €12,042
Psychology Degree (Universidad Europea de Madrid)	2026/27	≈ €12,540
International Relations (BA) (Webster Vienna Private University)	2026/27	≈ €24,068
Psychology (BSc) (Webster Vienna Private University)	2026/27	≈ €24,068
Bachelor in Behavior and Social Sciences (IE University)	2027/28	≈ €27,300
Bachelor in International Relations (IE University)	2027/28	≈ €27,300
Bachelor in Political Science (IE University)	2027/28	≈ €27,300
Dual Bachelor Degree in Economics & International Relations (IE University)	2027/28	≈ €31,800
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & International Relations (IE University)	2027/28	≈ €34,020

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?

DeadlinesUnknownNotify me

Is my language good enough?

English requirement5.5 IELTS overall

All 2 accepted proofs

IELTS 5.5 · Degree including contextual offer · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

IELTS 5.5 · Degree with foundation year · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

What are the steps?

1
Check you qualify
Text: A Levels in at least two subjects⁠
+11 more
- Text: Access to HE Diploma⁠
- Text: BTEC Diploma – MM⁠
- Text: BTEC Extended Diploma MPP⁠
- Text: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English⁠
- Text: GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics⁠
- Text: International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level⁠
- Text: T Levels⁠
- Text: We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability, on a case by case basis.⁠
- Points: 96 · Degree with contextual offer · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠
- Points: 64 · Degree with foundation year · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠
- Points: 112 · Degree · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠
2
Prove your language
IELTS 5.5 · Degree including contextual offer · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).⁠
+1 more
- IELTS 5.5 · Degree with foundation year · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).⁠
3
Admission testsUnknown
4
How they chooseUnknown
5
Where you apply
Route: Direct · System: UEL Applicant Portal⁠
+2 more
- Route: Ucas · Degree with foundation year · UCAS code: L241⁠
- Route: Ucas · Degree · UCAS code: L240⁠
6
DocumentsUnknown
7
DeadlineUnknown
8
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠

What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

5 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

	This programmePolitics and International Relations BA (Hons) UEL	SimilarCriminology and Criminal Psychology (Extended), BSc Hons Greenwich	SimilarPsychology (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons) Portsmouth
Price	£10,050 / year · 2027/28	Not published	£19,500 / year · 2027/28
Duration	Max: 5 years	4 years	4 years
Language	English	English	English
Next date	Not published	Not published	Not published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

West London · LondonUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Social Sciences

£10,050–£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€20,669

57% society, ethics and law · 20% free electives

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Politics and Sociology BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

50% society, ethics and law · 19% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

International Development with Sociology BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

48% society, ethics and law · 26% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

SunderlandUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Psychology

£10,050–£18,500 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,166

45% society, ethics and law · 21% free electives

BachelorEnglish

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) is a bachelor's programme in social sciences and psychology at University of East London in London, United Kingdom. It takes max: 5 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 30 modules, of which 11 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are society, ethics and law (50%), free electives (13%) and languages and communication (7%).

How much does Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) cost?

£10,050 / year · 2027/28 · UK home students. In euros that is ≈ €12,042.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 5.5).

How long does it take?

Max: 5 years.

Where is it?

University of East London, London, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 14 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values

StartIntake: September · 2027⁠

Admission · 3 with values

How to applyRoute: Direct · System: UEL Applicant Portal⁠Route: Ucas · Degree with foundation year · UCAS code: L241⁠Route: Ucas · Degree · UCAS code: L240⁠

Language requirementIELTS 5.5 · Degree including contextual offer · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).⁠IELTS 5.5 · Degree with foundation year · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).⁠

Prior educationText: A Levels in at least two subjects⁠Text: Access to HE Diploma⁠Text: BTEC Diploma – MM⁠Text: BTEC Extended Diploma MPP⁠Text: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English⁠Text: GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics⁠Text: International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level⁠Text: T Levels⁠Text: We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability, on a case by case basis.⁠Points: 96 · Degree with contextual offer · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠Points: 64 · Degree with foundation year · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠Points: 112 · Degree · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠

Programme · 8 with values

CampusCity: London · Campus: Docklands Campus⁠

QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠

DeliveryOn campusInferred

DurationMax: 5 years · Min: 4 years · Full time degree with foundation year⁠Max: 4 years · Min: 3 years · Full time⁠

Language of instructionEnglishInferred

LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠

LocationDocklands Campus, London, United Kingdom⁠

Study modeMode: Full time · Full time degree with foundation year⁠Mode: Full time · Full time⁠Mode: Part time · Part time degree with foundation year⁠Mode: Part time · Part time⁠

Institution record: University of East London