Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Global politics is transforming – dividing societies and straining systems. At Sussex, you’ll gain the tools to understand why and hold governments to account. Understand international issues and how we can hold those in power accountable, with support from expert tutors shaping public policy.

Department: Department of Politics | 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, Empires and Revolutions: The Birth of Today’s International Order, Explaining Political Systems, Introduction to International Relations, Freedom, Power, Justice: Foundations of Political Theory, Research Skills and Methods in Political Science, Short 20th Century, War in International Politics. Year 2 core modules: Beyond Bankers and Billionaires: Global Capitalism from Below, Contemporary International Theory, European Politics, Modern Political Thought.

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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 L290.

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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