Course Highlights

Enjoy a unique environment for studying international relations with a thriving international student body, guided by internationally trained educators engaged in cutting-edge research
Explore the field of International Relations through engaging course modules with wide-ranging topics such as global political economy, international security, China's foreign policy and more
Option to choose an International Relations degree specialising in either French or Spanish, taking additional language classes from Beginner to Advanced levels
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Entry Requirements

A Level: BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)
IB Diploma: 24 points overall
STPM: BC+C+, excluding Pengajian Am
UEC: 3 B3s and 2 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language)
Australian Year 12: ATAR 78, with consideration for relevant subjects
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD):
- 75% average across 6 subjects
- Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and will be assessed based on the University’s requirements
Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China):
- 68% average in the Gaokao, and a minimum of 75% overall in the Senior High School Diploma
- Gaokao scores are converted from 750 to a percentage scale
Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII: 75% average from the best 4 subjects, excluding the local language, Environmental Education, general studies subjects, and Physical Education
Advance Placement (AP): 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects
Diploma - Local Institutions: Entry to Year 2 is assessed on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects
Foundation - Local Institutions: Acceptance is at the School’s discretion and requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects
Nottingham's Foundation Programme: Successful completion is required

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT) For tests taken up to January 2026: 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)
TOEFL (iBT) For tests taken from February 2026: 4.5 (with no less than 4.5 in each element)
PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)
GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
SPM: CEFR level B2 (including B2 in each element)
GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4
IGCSE (first language): Grade C / 4
IGCSE (second language): Grade B / 6
MUET: Band 4.5
UEC: Grade A2
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points
OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) (No fast-track route): 75%
CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: 75% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required)

Notes:

IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted
IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted
MUET results are valid for five years from the release date
OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants have completed all 30 credits from standard OSSD courses, not through credit exemptions. Fast-track routes are not accepted
CBSE/CISCE Class XII English with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants provide a confirmation letter stating that English was the medium of instruction in Class XII
English language tests must be taken at a test centre situated in the applicant’s country of residence
International applicants who meet the University’s requirements may also need to submit extra documents or an approved English test for MOHE, if required