Politics BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Dive into politics at a time when democracy seems more fragile than ever. Benefit from Sussex’s practical focus with an internship alongside your studies. Combine political knowledge with research and analytical skills, alongside practical experience with our integrated internships, for political and policy-based careers.

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, Contesting Democracy: Understanding Contemporary Political Challenges, Explaining Political Systems, Freedom, Power, Justice: Foundations of Political Theory, International Politics, Research Skills and Methods in Political Science, Teaching. Year 2 core modules: Comparative Public Policy, 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 L200.

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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