Field of Study
International Relations in the UK
UK international relations departments are globally recognised for shaping diplomacy, security, and global policy thinking. Programmes combine theory, regional expertise, and applied policy training across BA, BSc, MA, MSc, and MPhil routes. Jisr supports applicants targeting the most research-intensive departments.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
AAA at the most selective departments (e.g. LSE), ABB–AAB at other strong departments. IELTS ~6.5–7.0 overall given the reading/essay-based assessment. Saudi applicants: Thanawiyya (Scientific or relevant track) is typically combined with an International Foundation Year, or A-level / IB equivalents in the relevant subjects, depending on the specific university's entry route.
These are general indications only. Exact requirements vary by university and course — we advise individually based on your academic profile.
Fields of Study
UK universities strong in this field
A non-exhaustive selection of UK institutions recognised for this discipline. Each link opens that university's official subject page in a new tab.
LSE Department of International Relations
View courseUniversity of Oxford — Department of Politics and International Relations
View courseUniversity of Cambridge — POLIS
View courseKing's College London — Department of War Studies
View courseSOAS University of London — Politics and International Studies
View courseUniversity of St Andrews — School of International Relations
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Universities shown are examples of institutions students may apply to.
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