International Relations BSc(Hons): Entry requirements

Typical offer

Points: 240–360, depending on combination

Units: to include two A-levels or equivalent

Subjects:

• General Studies accepted when one of three A-levels or equivalent.
• Key Skills points not accepted in tariff.
• Plus GCSE: Mathematics and English (grade A–C preferred). Key Skills Level 2/3 may be used in lieu of poor GCSEs.

Further requirements for specific combinations

• Business: 280 points, with at least 180 points from 2 A-levels or equivalent; 5 GCSE subjects including Mathematics and English (grade A–C required). General Studies and Native Languages accepted at grade B when 1 of 3 A-levels or equivalent.
• Creative Writing: 60 points at A-level in English Literature, Literature and Language, Drama and Theatre Studies or a related subject. GCSE English (grade A-C required).
• Criminology: GCSE Mathematics, English and Science (grade A–C required).
• Drama: refer to Drama entry requirements.
• Economics (Applied): GCSE Mathematics and English (grade A–C required).
• English Language and Communication: 80 points at A-level in English Language / Literature or a related subject. GCSE English (grade A-C required).
• English Literature: 80 points at A-level in English Literature / Language or a related subject. GCSE English (grade A-C required).
• French: 80 points at A-level in French or 40 point at AS-level or GCSE French grade A–B.
• Journalism: refer to Journalism entry requirements.
• Law: 280 points, with at least 180 points from two A-levels or equivalent; 5 GCSE subjects including Mathematics and English Language (grade A–C required). General Studies and Native Languages accepted at grade B when 1 of 3 A-levels or equivalent.
• Media and Cultural Studies: Students taking Media Studies A-level must achieve grade C or above.
• Psychology: GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A–C required); students taking Psychology A-level must achieve grade C or above.
• Spanish: 80 points at A-level in Spanish or 40 points at AS-level or GCSE Spanish grade A–B.

Other entry routes

We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that are equivalent to the typical offer. Applications from international students with equivalent qualifications are welcome. Please contact us for details.

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.