Overview

These are just some of the topics and issues you will engage with. At Cardiff Met, you will explore politics and international relations on a local, national and global level. Engaging with some of the most pressing challenges of our time. The degree has a strong global outlook whilst also demonstrating the significance of local politics and policy. An exciting feature of our degree is a focus on, and engagement with, Welsh Parliament throughout, utilising our close proximity to the Senedd and policymakers in Wales.

Key facts

You will have the opportunity to apply your learning to real-life political issues and develop your own research interests and skills that will allow you to understand and explain a vast range of complex topics including conflict, justice, freedom, power, and equality.The degree is designed to encourage innovation and creativity in interrogating contemporary challenges and processes in politics and international relations, whilst also preparing you for employment in an ever-changing world. There are opportunities to develop employability and sector links embedded throughout the degree. Via our authentic assessment methods, you’ll develop a portfolio of skills that are highly sought after by employers, such as writing press releases, policy reports and working to ‘live briefs’ set by industry.On completion, you will have a questioning mindset, a global perspective, and a research-informed approach to the field of politics and international relations and be fully equipped to contribute and make a difference in the community, workplace, society and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Science
Everyday Politics
Arguing Politics: Today’s Landscape
What is Politics?
Global Politics and International Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 448 other Bachelors in International Relations in United Kingdom

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 104
Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Preferably five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy.
English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.
A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject.
BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM
T Level: Merit.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2. No specific subjects required. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

≈ 17600 GBP / year

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Politics and International Relations.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Cardiff

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners