How long is the BA in International Organizations?

The BA in International Organizations runs three years full-time, with part-time and accelerated routes. Distance learners on the BA in International Organizations follow the same academic calendar as on-campus cohorts.

How is the BA in International Organizations delivered?

The BA in International Organizations is available on-campus, online and by distance learning. All modes of the BA in International Organizations include the placement year and Model United Nations programme.

Is the BA in International Organizations recognised in the UK?

Yes, the BA in International Organizations sits at UK Level 6 and is aligned with British International Studies Association guidance. The BA in International Organizations is a credible foundation for multilateral and diplomatic careers.

What entry requirements apply to the BA in International Organizations?

You will need A-levels at BBB or an Access to HE Diploma for the BA in International Organizations, plus GCSE English and Maths. IELTS 6.5 applies to international applicants for the BA in International Organizations.

What is the cost of the BA in International Organizations and is funding available?

Fees for the BA in International Organizations are published on the LSLPE admissions page. Staged payment, employer sponsorship and international scholarships are considered for the BA in International Organizations.

BA in International Organizations | LSLPE | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The BA in International Organizations is a UK Level 6 honours degree running three years full-time, with part-time and accelerated routes, delivered on-campus, online and by distance learning. The programme is aligned with British International Studies Association thematic frameworks and United Nations Association UK partnership standards, and it trains graduates for careers across multilateral bodies, UK missions and international NGOs.

By graduation you will have simulated Security Council and General Assembly debates, drafted UN-style resolutions, produced country credentials briefs, completed a year-two placement in an international body or NGO, and produced a final-year dissertation on a live multilateral question.

Key Features

Programme aligned with British International Studies Association guidance and UNA UK partnership standards.
Year-two placement in an international body, mission or NGO.
Full Model United Nations programme run in the LSLPE case-room.
Case-based teaching from UN Security Council resolutions and ICJ advisory opinions.
Guest sessions with practising diplomats and multilateral officials.
Weekly seminars in the select-committee tradition with named tutor supervision.
Careers pipeline into multilateral, NGO and diplomatic service roles.

What You Will Learn

Interpret the UN Charter and analyse its interpretation over time.
Trace the powers of the Security Council, General Assembly and ECOSOC.
Compare Bretton Woods institutions including IMF, World Bank and WTO structures.
Analyse regional organisations including EU, ASEAN and African Union.
Draft UN-style resolutions and briefing notes to mission standards.
Read ICJ advisory opinions and identify their interpretive contribution.
Model multilateral bargaining using coalition and veto dynamics.
Communicate multilateral findings to ministers, boards and international counterparts.

Who This Course Is For

School leavers with strong A-levels targeting diplomatic or multilateral careers.
Working officers in international NGOs or missions moving to a full honours degree.
Career changers from consultancy or journalism entering multilateral work.
International applicants studying UK international-affairs frameworks.
Applicants preparing for FCDO Fast Stream or multilateral graduate schemes.

Career Pathways

Diplomat pathway into the FCDO or a foreign mission.
Foreign Policy Adviser at a Whitehall department.
International Relations Analyst at a Chatham House-adjacent programme.
International Affairs Officer at a multilateral body.
Political Analyst on multilateral coverage.
Development Diplomat at an aid or development body.
Public Affairs Officer at a UN partner or embassy.
Human Rights Officer at a multilateral or civil-society body.

The LSLPE careers service links final-year cohorts to embassies, missions, multilateral graduate schemes and NGO recruiters.

Entry Requirements

A-levels (or equivalent) at BBB or above, OR a UK Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
GCSE English at grade 4/C and Mathematics at grade 4/C (or equivalent).
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for non-native English speakers.
Two academic references and a personal statement outlining your multilateral interest.
International applicants receive dedicated visa and accommodation support from LSLPE admissions.

Why Study at LSLPE

The London School of Law, Politics and Economics is a specialist division of Harold International College of London teaching in small, tutor-visible cohorts. Central London places the FCDO, embassies and high commissions, and the UN Association UK office within a short tube ride of every LSLPE seminar room.

Three parallel study modes let progressors, working NGO officers and international applicants complete the BA in International Organizations without leaving employment, and the LSLPE careers service maintains standing links with multilateral, FCDO and NGO recruiters.

Apply for BA in International Organizations

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