About the school
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers three undergraduate routes that develop critical thinking, communication, analysis, decision-making, and global awareness for professional and public-facing careers.
Humanities & Social Sciences
Business, law, politics, and international relations.
International undergraduate programmes for business leadership, legal practice, public service, policy, and global affairs.
LLB Law
Dating back to the 1890s, the University of London LLB is internationally regarded as the ‘gold standard.’ It is recognised as a Qualifying Law Degree in England and Wales (provided specific pathways are followed) and fulfils the requirements of the Academic Stage of legal training, enabling you to proceed to the Vocational Stage of training.
You will develop a critical awareness of the common law legal system and hone your problem-solving skills for a range of legal and non-legal contexts. Follow in the footsteps of thousands of distinguished solicitors, barristers and judges around the world and begin your legal career with the University of London.
- Award: Bachelor of Law.
- Duration: 4 years (including IFP).
- Academic direction: Laws Consortium, University of London.
- Collaboration: University of London.
BSc Business Administration
In today's rapidly changing corporate world, successful managers need to think swiftly and creatively. This degree programme will help you to improve core critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. You will be encouraged to utilise them to propose solutions to real-world management situations, based on engaging case material.
You will also get an understanding of the historical, political, cultural and institutional contexts that have shaped modern business. You can choose to study general Business Administration or one of the three specialisation pathways: Human Resource Management, International Business or Marketing. Whatever path you take, this degree will help to launch you into a rewarding business career.
- Award: Bachelor of Science.
- Duration: 4 years (including IFP).
- Academic direction: Royal Holloway, University of London.
- Collaboration: Royal Holloway, University of London.
BA Politics and International Relations
With so much going on in the world of politics, this is the ideal time to study our politics and international relations degree. The course will prepare you for roles in government and public service. If you've ever wondered why people vote the way they do or why political systems differ, this degree in politics and international relations gives you the answers.
You'll also get the chance to study a language. In your final year, you may be offered a work placement in regional or local politics. Popular careers for our politics and international relations graduates include public service, information and communications, teaching, and roles in central and local government.
- Award: Bachelor of Arts.
- Duration: 4 years (including IFP).
- Academic direction: University of Greenwich.
- Collaboration: University of Greenwich.
Entry requirements
Direct-entry and IFP-entry options.
Review the official curriculum requirements and thresholds for each route.
| Programme | Entry route | British curriculum — international schools | AP/American curriculum — international schools | International Baccalaureate (IB) | National Wizari examinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLB Law | Direct Entry | Five passing IGCSE subjects. Three A Level in different subjects, with passing grades minimum BBB. | SAT I minimum 1200 in both English and Mathematics (minimum 400 in each subject). Three AP courses in Physics, Calculus or Chemistry with overall scores ≥ 10. Minimum GPA 3.5. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| LLB Law | IFP Entry | Five passing IGCSE subjects and proof of high school Year 12 completion. | SAT I minimum 1000 in both English and Mathematics. Minimum GPA 3.0. | 1 HL Literature subject and 1 SL Literature subject (mandatory). Total points ≥ 24. | ≥ 65% |
| BSc Business Administration | Direct Entry | Five passing IGCSE subjects. Three A Level in different subjects, with passing grades minimum CCC. | SAT I minimum 1100 in both English and Mathematics (minimum 400 in each subject). Three AP courses in Physics, Calculus or Chemistry with overall scores ≥ 10. Minimum GPA 3.0. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| BSc Business Administration | IFP Entry | Five passing IGCSE subjects and proof of high school Year 12 completion. | SAT I minimum 900 in both English and Mathematics. Minimum GPA 2.5. | 1 HL Literature subject and 1 SL Literature subject (mandatory). Total points ≥ 24. | ≥ 60% |
| BA Politics and International Relations | Direct Entry | Five passing IGCSE subjects. Three A Levels minimum CCC. | SAT I minimum 1100 in both English and Mathematics (minimum 400 in each subject). Three AP courses in Physics, Calculus or Chemistry with overall scores ≥ 10. Minimum GPA 3.0. Minimum GPA 2.5. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| BA Politics and International Relations | IFP Entry | Five passing IGCSE subjects and proof of high school Year 12 completion. | SAT I minimum 850 in both English and Mathematics. Minimum GPA 2.5. | 1 HL Literature subject and 1 SL Literature subject (mandatory). Total points ≥ 24. | ≥ 60% |
Tuition fees
Programme information and fees by term.
| Programme | Award | Duration | Academic direction | Autumn | Spring | Summer | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLB Law | Bachelor of Law | 4 years (including IFP) | Laws Consortium, University of London | $5,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $11,000 |
| BSc Business Administration | Bachelor of Science | 4 years (including IFP) | Royal Holloway, University of London | $4,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $9,000 |
| BA Politics and International Relations | Bachelor of Arts | 4 years (including IFP) | University of Greenwich | $3,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $7,000 |
Business Administration programme video
Explore Business Administration.
Dr. Devendra Kumar introduces the Business Administration programme and its approach to management learning.
Law programme video
Explore the LLB Law programme.
Dr. Sanar Taha Darwish introduces Law at BIU and the programme's legal and analytical focus.
Our academic staff
Meet the Humanities and Social Sciences team.
Dr. Sheraz Ibrahim
Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities
Zareena Younis
Head of Student Development
Dr. Mamta Singh
Lecturer
Dr. Zryan Sadik
Lecturer
Dr. Sanar Taha Darwish
Lecturer
Dr. Hassan Hussein
Lecturer
Dr. Giovanni Maria Mascaretti
Lecturer and Programme Lead Politics and International Relations
Dr. Devendra Kumar
Head of the Research Centre and the Business Programme
Zana Gailan Abdullah
Lecturer