Overview

The History and International Relations (Hons) course at University of Sussex combines two distinctive yet complementary approaches to the question of developments at the global level:

studying International Relations, you’ll analyse global structures by exploring their history, the nature of the global economy, and build a particular focus on the themes of war and security

studying History, you’ll focus on global history, and the ways that different regions of the world are connected through the movements of people, goods and ideas, through trade, shared transnational cultures, migration, and war and conflict.

Key facts

Sussex has pioneered the historical study of international relations and developed new approaches to history, making it the ideal place for you to explore contemporary global issues.

Career

On this course, you’ll refine your cultural awareness, and gain research as well as transferable skills. You’ll:

assess contemporary questions from a global and historical perspective

develop essential skills in critical thinking

learn how to handle theory and its applications

gain hands-on experience of conducting research, relating your handling of evidence and primary materials to wider questions of why the world is the way it is

develop transferable skills of working independently, time and project management, and learn what it is to work collaboratively as part of a team.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Relations

The Early Modern World

The Rise of the Modern International Order

The Making of the Modern World

The Short Twentieth Century and Beyond

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

More details

• The initial applications deadline for most courses is the final Wednesday in January.

Language

English

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110

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80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History International Relations View 660 other Bachelors in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

32 points overall from the full IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate)

Overall result of at least 77% (European Baccalaureate)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23500 GBP / year

≈ 23500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.