📖Introduction

London Metropolitan University (frequently known as London Met) is a public research university in London, England. The university was established in 2002 through the merger of the Polytechnic of North London and the City of London Polytechnic. London Met has three campuses in London: the Holloway campus, the Aldgate campus, and the Shoreditch campus.

London Met offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including arts, business, education, law, media, and social sciences. The university has a strong research focus, and its research centers cover a wide range of topics, including the environment, health, and social justice.

London Met is a diverse university, with students from over 140 countries. The university is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in International Relations (including foundation year) at London Metropolitan University

If you're passionate about international relations but don't have the necessary requirements to enter the three-year undergraduate degree, this four-year course is perfect for you.

📖Program Curriculum

Year 0 modules include:
Critical Thinking (core, 15 credits)
Interventions for Change (core, 15 credits)
Media, Crime and 'Race' (core, 15 credits)
Reflecting on Self and Society (core, 15 credits)
Researching Discrimination (core, 15 credits)
Researching Inequality (core, 15 credits)
Social Issues in Context: Text to Essay (core, 15 credits)
Studying London (core, 15 credits)

Year 1 modules include:
After Empire: Regions and Powers in World Politics (core, 15 credits)
Conflict and Diplomacy Since 1945 (core, 15 credits)
Global Wealth and Inequality: An Introduction to International Political Economy (core, 15 credits)
Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English) (core, 15 credits)
Perspectives from the Global South (core, 15 credits)
Political Science Concepts and Institutions (core, 15 credits)
Understanding the International System (core, 15 credits)
Violence, Peace and Progress: Issues in World Politics (core, 15 credits)
What is Politics For? Political Aims and Ideas (core, 15 credits)

Year 2 modules include:
Paradigms and Politics: Research Methods and Models (core, 15 credits)
Theories of International Relations: Discipline and Diversity (core, 15 credits)
Foreign Policy Analysis (option, 15 credits)
Global Encounters: Engaging Critical Issues Affecting Global Communities at Home and Abroad (option, 15 credits)
Immigrants and Nativists (option, 15 credits)
Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English) (option, 15 credits)
Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English) (option, 15 credits)
Modern Diplomacy: Communication, Representation, Negotiation (option, 15 credits)
Peace and Conflict: Practice and Approaches (option, 15 credits)
Peace and Conflict: Theories and Issues (option, 15 credits)
Politics of the Middle East (option, 15 credits)
Strategy in the Contemporary World (option, 15 credits)
Sustainability and Environmental Justice (option, 15 credits)
The New Diplomacy (option, 15 credits)
The Politics of the European Union (option, 15 credits)

Year 3 modules include:
International Security Studies: Issues and Challenges (core, 15 credits)
International Security Studies: Theories and Challenges (core, 15 credits)
Placement 1 Year (alternative core, 30 credits)
Project 1 Semester (alternative core, 15 credits)
Project 1 Year (alternative core, 30 credits)
Action and Identity: Gender and Political Participation (option, 15 credits)
African Politics (option, 15 credits)
Conflict Resolution: Building Sustainable Peace (option, 15 credits)
Conflict Resolution: Concepts and Strategies (option, 15 credits)
Global Populism and the Crisis of Democracy (option, 15 credits)
Human Rights and Global Justice (option, 15 credits)
Identity, Information and Warfare in an Age of Cyberconflict (option, 15 credits)
Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English) (option, 15 credits)
Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English) (option, 15 credits)
Latin American Politics (option, 15 credits)
Public Diplomacy and Global Influence (option, 15 credits)
South Asia in the Global Context: Borders, Mobility and Transformations (option, 15 credits)
Strategic Communications and Global Media (option, 15 credits)

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🏫About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University is a vibrant and dynamic higher education institution located in the heart of one of the world's most diverse and culturally rich cities, London, United Kingdom. Established in 2002 through the merger of two renowned institutions, London Guildhall University and the University of North London, the university has a strong legacy of providing accessible and high-quality education to students from various backgrounds. With a mission to transform lives through excellent education, research, and employability-focused programs, London Metropolitan University aims to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in their chosen careers and contribute positively to society. The university places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, social justice, and widening participation, ensuring that education is accessible to all, regardless of their socioeconomic status or educational background.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

260 RMB

Tuition fee:

15,576 GBP per year

62,304 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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