This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.
University of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Do you want to make sense of the post-truth world, encapsulated by events such as Brexit and the US election? Are you interested in understanding how global powers interact, both in times of war and peace? These questions lie at the heart of politics and international relations. Through the lens of a politics and international relations degree, you will explore how global dynamics shape our world. Would you like to know more about international organisations and their capacity to control and shape development worldwide? The field of international relations and politics provides deep insights into these institutions. A politics and international relations degree from a prestigious department of politics and international relations will equip you with the knowledge to understand and engage with these global entities. Understanding international relations is crucial for grasping the influence of these organisations. Do you want to learn about political participation and become an active citizen, so that you can contribute to policy-making processes? With a politics and international relations degree, you will gain the skills necessary to take part in and influence political decisions. If you answer 'Yes' to any of these questions, then our International Relations course is for you. A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.
Modules
Foundation Year Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Health and Education Study Skills, Health and Education Analytical Skills, Media and Communication Skills, Fundamental Chemistry and Biology. Year 1 Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth), Essential Chemistry, Cell Biology, Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fundamentals in Human Anatomy and Physiology, Fundamentals in Microbiology, Level 4 Short Work Placement (optional). Year 2 Infection and Immunity, Physiological Regulation, Fundamental and Experimental Pharmacology, Drug Discovery, Development and Regulation, Cellular Biochemistry, Research and Career Development – Mental Wealth, Year Long Placement (Sandwich Year) (optional), Level 5 Short Work Placement (optional). Year 3 Neuropsychopharmacology and Emerging Therapeutics, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Pharmacology, Immunopharmacology and Chemotherapeutics, Toxicology, New Frontiers in Pharmacology, Research Project and Career Enhancement Portfolio (Mental Wealth), Level 6 Short Work Placement (optional). For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
Coursework will include, research-based assignments essays, video presentations and a research dissertation. The approximate percentages for this course are: Year 1: Coursework 100% Year 2: Coursework 75% Exam 25% Year 3: Coursework 75% Exam 25% Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. Assessment methods include group works and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities depending on the nature of the course. All grades count towards your module mark. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L241
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Docklands Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760 | Year 1 |
| International | £15560 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageApplicant Relations Team
0208 223 3333