Social SciencesUndergraduate · Social Sciences · 📍 Leeds, United Kingdom
BA (Hons) International Relations
- Duration
- 3 years Full-time
- Next intake
- September 2026
- Indicative annual fee
- £25,000 / year
Course overview
Leeds's School of Politics and International Studies is one of the largest in the UK and teaches international relations alongside genuine regional depth in Africa, the Middle East and East Asia.
Students can add a year abroad or a work placement, and the Graduate Route gives two years of UK work rights after graduation.
Key modules
- Introduction to International Relations
- Global Political Economy
- Security Studies
- Comparative Politics
- Research Methods in Politics
- Dissertation
Entry requirements
Academic
Good results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications; a humanities or social science subject is preferred but not required.
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 92 overall
- PTE Academic: 64 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route — your counsellor advises on those too.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ September 2026
- 🗓️ September 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in the UK.
- Policy Analyst
- Diplomatic Service Officer
- NGO Programme Officer
- Political Risk Consultant
- Journalist
Post-study work in the UK: 2 years (Graduate Route). Read the United Kingdom student visa guide.
Related courses
See all Social Sciences coursesSocial SciencesSocial SciencesSocial SciencesBA International Liberal Studies
Waseda University
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Indicative tuition
- ¥1,600,000 / year
BA (Hons) International Relations: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for BA (Hons) International Relations at University of Leeds?
Good results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications; a humanities or social science subject is preferred but not required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 92 overall; PTE Academic 64 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.
How much does BA (Hons) International Relations cost?
Indicative tuition is £25,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.
When can I start BA (Hons) International Relations?
This course has intakes in September 2026, September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.