Welcome to your course
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Relations and Development BA degree at the School of Social Sciences, and congratulations for enrolling on this exciting programme.
Welcome to the School of Social Sciences
We provide an inclusive experience for all of our students, who are a vital part of our vibrant and dynamic community. Our School brings together subject areas of Psychology, Neuroscience, Counselling, Criminology, Politics and International Relations, and Sociology.
Joining one of our courses, you will become part of a dynamic community motivated by intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of social justice. You will be taught by active and award-winning researchers whose books and articles make ground breaking discoveries and contribute to a better understanding of how our societies works. The teaching team are widely recognised as providing excellent support to our students, and you will be trained in critical thinking and research skills that will set you up for your professional future.
Welcome Week marks the beginning of your future at the University. There are lots of events designed to help you get a great start: you will meet your tutors and your student mentors (FANS), choose the options for your course, and get advice on all aspects of student life. You will be able to explore the University, meet other new students, and make your first friends (a really important part of being a student!). By the end of Welcome Week you will have everything you need to start your classes. We hope you will have had some fun too! We cannot wait to meet you as you begin your journey with us.
Collecting your ID card and completing enrolment
As part of your induction and to complete your enrolment, you'll need to collect your student ID card.
Your time slot for collection is:
10am, Friday 19 September 2025
Marylebone Campus
For more information about enrolment, including related FAQs, visit our Enrolment for new students page.
Course induction schedule
Your course induction events may take place online or on campus – check the details for each event below.
The timing and venue for events may change, so double check this page closer to the date.
Welcome to the School
12-1pm
Room G03, Little Titchfield Street
Welcome to the course
1.30-3.30pm
Fyvie Hall, Regent Campus
School of Social Sciences annual lecture
5.15–6.30pm
Room G.03, Little Titchfield Street
Personal tutor session
11am-12.30pm
Fyvie Hall, Regent Campus
Welcome Lunch
12.30-1.30pm
Fyvie Hall, Regent Campus
Drop in help session
2.30-3.30pm
Room 358, Regent Campus
Optional Event: Students' Union Marylebone Welcome Fair
10am–4pm
The fair will provide students with the opportunity to see what the student union and University has to offer them, outside their studies.
Room P3, Marylebone Campus
More information about UWSU events can be found on the UWSU Welcome Website
Optional Event: Students' Union Marylebone Welcome Fair
10am–4pm
The fair will provide students with the opportunity to see what the student union and University has to offer them, outside their studies.
Room P3, Marylebone Campus
More information about UWSU events can be found on the UWSU Welcome Website.
Optional event: Outdoor Film Screening
6.30–9.30pm
All students are invited to an outdoor cinema event at the Harrow Campus. The college will be providing one free drink and a choice of snack for the first 300 attendees, as well as a paid bar during the screening.
Reserve your free ticket for the Outdoor Film Screening
Optional Event: Welcome Festival 2025
11–5pm, link with more information to follow
Harrow Campus Car Park, Harrow Campus
More information about UWSU events can be found on the UWSU Welcome Website
Key contacts
Dr Paulina Tambakaki, Course Leader
Email: [email protected]
Dr Matt Fluck, Course Leader
Email: [email protected]
Dr Bridget Cotter, Senior Tutor
Email: [email protected]
Course resources
Blackboard
Blackboard is our online learning platform, which you'll be able to log in to after you've set up your University email address and password.
Teaching timetables
Teaching starts in the week commencing Monday 22 September and you can check your teaching timetable to see when and where your classes are being held.
Course handbook
Full details on the course structure, modules and course team are included in the course handbook, which can be found on Blackboard.
School resources
Do check out the Democratic Education Network (DEN), a hub for student-led projects that help develop a sense of community among students and connect them to London-based organisations as well as our global university partners.
Support and services
Welcome to Westminster
Visit our Welcome to Westminster page for everything you need to get started at Westminster.
Student Centre
If you need help with enrolment or have any questions, please use the live chat.
Academic English
If you'd like to hone your academic English skills, watch our Academic English for Disciplinary Study Module video for starters and consider joining one of our Academic English Modules. If you have any questions, get in touch with the Academic English team at [email protected].