The BA Honours Politics and International Relations program at the University of Westminster is designed to develop students' knowledge and understanding of global affairs and politics. The course offers an in-depth study of political structures, theories, systems, and governance, and equips students with the ability to critically analyze current global issues and events. It also provides a broader understanding of international relations, including elements of international law, economics, and global institutions. Students would be exposed to diverse teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and even study trips, allowing them to gain a solid foundation in governmental and international affairs. The program prepares graduates for careers in a wide range of fields including diplomacy, international organizations, public sector, journalism, and consulting.

The University of Westminster is a public university based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution, it was the first polytechnic to open in London. The Polytechnic formally received a Royal charter in August 1839, and became the University of Westminster in 1992.

Westminster has its main campus in Regent Street in central London, with additional campuses in Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow. It also operates the Westminster International University in Tashkent in Uzbekistan.The university is organised into three colleges and 12 schools, within which there are around 65 departments and centres, including the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) and the Centre for the Study of Democracy. It also has its Policy Studies Institute, Business School and Law School. The annual income of the institution for 2021–22 was £240.9 million of which £4.25 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £223.7 million.The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of MBAs, EFMD, EQUIS, and the European University Association.

Westminster's alumni include a Nobel laureate in Medicine, the inventor of cordite, heads of state, politicians and mayors, Olympians, scientists, BAFTA- and Oscar-winning filmmakers, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-winning musicians, journalists, and poets.