History and Politics BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Dive into history to understand and assess the political present. Examine global power structures and witness politics in action through field trips. Does history repeat itself? What are the legacies of empire, war and revolution in today’s world? Should we call the current wave of populist politicians fascist? Studying history and politics at Sussex allows you to consider these pressing questions as well as gaining real-world experience.

Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: British Political History, Explaining Political Systems, The Early Modern World, Freedom, Power, Justice: Foundations of Political Theory, Research Skills and Methods in Political Science, The Making of the Modern World, In History, you’ll:, develop foundational knowledge of chronological depth and geographical breadth. Year 2 core modules: European Politics, Historical Consultancy, Modern Political Thought, Engaged Public History.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABB-BBB GCSEs: You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component. UCAS code VLC2.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply

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