BA (Hons) Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture at University of Brighton

Programme overview

The Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture degree sharpens your critical thinking on vital world issues like migration, human rights, racism, imperialism and environmental sustainability, and gives you the means to think critically about our globalised experience. You will study past and present challenges, such as the West-Middle East relations and decolonisation, in small, engaging seminars with passionate, research-active experts.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Science | Department: Humanities | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will be taught in small, participatory seminar groups to foster skills in oral presentation, debating and listening. Every seminar is supported by a preceding lecture. Your academic work will be supported by workshops that develop your academic and independent research skills. Modules include Culture and Communication, Politics of the Past, Foundations in World Politics, Introduction to the Global Challenges Lab, Globalisation, Conflict and the Environment, Global Ethics, Colonialism in the Contemporary Global Order, Development and Sustainability.

Career pathways

This degree also opens up a range of postgraduate study options. At Brighton, for example, you could progress on to: Beyond your course, our Careers and Employability team are here to support you as you discover (and rediscover) your strengths and what matters to you.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Humanities, history or politics courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3. T-level Merit in any T-level. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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