BA (Hons)

International Relations with Social Policy)

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,900GBP
  • Start date
    Sep

Program overview

What London South Bank University says about their program:

By taking the social policy pathway, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of policy-making processes and social issues. You will tackle emerging questions about solving inequality, poverty, education and healthcare. You will learn how to use your knowledge and skills to make and influence policy at local, national and global levels. You will analyse the most pressing contemporary social policy issues and gain vital experience in how to respond to and shape the policy agenda.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • A national secondary education diploma (in a suitable subject) or its equivalent from a recognized institution, lower or upper credit required depending on course applied for

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor's degree four or five years in a suitable subject from a recognized university. The majority of courses require a minimum grade of Second Class Honors Lower Division.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5

  • TOEFL

    80, Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20

  • PTE Academic

    52, Reading 51, Writing 51, Listening 51, Speaking 51

  • CAE

    169 (with no score below 162)

  • ESOL

    Reading 33, Writing 33, Listening 33, Speaking 33

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5

  • TOEFL

    90, Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20

  • PTE Academic

    60, Reading 51, Writing 51, Listening 51, Speaking 51

  • CAE

    180 (with no score below 162)

  • ESOL

    Reading 33, Writing 33, Listening 33, Speaking 33

Some degrees require you to have higher English language test scores. Please review the information in each program.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Study Permit (if applicable)
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Letter of reference
  • Personal statement
  • Official translations
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Fees and funding

These fees cover the cost of your learning experience at LSBU. If you are paying your tuition fees yourself, payment must be made when you enroll onto your program.

London South Bank University welcomes and encourages students from all over the world to study with them. A range of scholarships are on offer for international students and some of the awards outlined below can be combined for greater discounts.

Funding

International Merit Scholarships

  • The International Merit Scholarships offer students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes with outstanding academic profiles a fee reduction of £3,000 on each full academic year's tuition fees for those who meet the criteria.

Lawrence Burrows Educational Trust Fund

  • If you’re an LSBU full-time undergraduate student from a West Indian or an Asian background starting in September, you could receive 1 of 10 £3,000 scholarships through the Lawrence Burrows Educational Trust Fund.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from £14,900 to £16,900 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from £15,500 to £21,058 per year

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Visa requirements for London South Bank University

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