Make sense of the complex world of politics and international relations. Whether it鈥檚 climate change, the rise of tyrannical leaders, gender politics, or the misuse of artificial intelligence and big data, you will understand today鈥檚 political problems and gain the skills to pursue a career that can solve them.
You also benefit from the expertise of staff who have advised governments and conducted conflict mediation exercises. You’ll deepen your understanding and develop solutions to a range of issues, such as the impact of the pandemic on politics and political polarisation.
In a changing world that鈥檚 becoming more digitalised, we have adapted our modules to meet the professional skills expectations in the industry today. You will learn about the challenges to democracy across the world, and think about how technologies like artificial intelligence can reshape the future.
You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the university over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.
The skills have prepared me to support countries undergoing International Conflict. - Kent alumna Abena Oppong-Asare MP
Our graduates have worked in the Office for National Statistics, the British Council, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Shape your degree outside of the classroom through our Politics and IR Society and Kent Model UN.
The IFY will prepare you for the first year of your undergraduate degree. It’s made up of several core and subject-specific modules that will give you a greater understanding of your chosen subject area. The skills you develop through this programme will help you in your chosen degree, in your future career, and in all aspects of life.
Learn more about International Foundation YearThe International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.
Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year ZeroYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Pathway Tuition Fees 2024-25 |
| International Foundation Year (IFY) | 拢17,995 |
| International Year Zero | 拢12,995 – 拢17,995 |
| Pre-Master’s (International Incorporated Masters – IIM) | 拢9,995 – 拢12,500 |
| Please note: Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at University of Kent. |
We can offer you up to 拢4,500 off tuition of your pathway programme.
Please note you鈥檒l have to apply for a pathway scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded.聽聽For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.
2024/25: All international students will receive 16% of University of Kent tuition fees per year, for students moving into a degree from all our pathway routes. These are available for students from all countries and are automatic on application. For more information please contact admissions or your in-country representative.
Applying is easy. Complete the聽online聽application form聽and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please聽contact us.
Want to learn more about life as a student one of our pathway colleges?聽Talk to one of our students now.
