Overview

Much is at stake in global politics today. War has returned to Europe. Climate change calls for urgent action, but nothing seems to happen. Inequality divides societies and the international sphere. Studying politics and international relations at Sussex allows you to consider these pressing questions as well as gaining real-world experience.

You’ll learn new and critical ideas used to understand international issues, how governments make decisions and how we can hold those in power accountable. You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to help address the challenges the world is facing. Your tutors aren’t just experts in their fields, they’re shaping public policy and influencing NGOs and governments.

Careers

By studying a Politics and International Relations (Hons) degree at University of Sussex , you'll gain the analytical and research skills to work for multinational businesses, government and international organisations, or go into politics.You could go on to jobs such as:

parliamentary or think-tank researcher in the UK and UN civil services

campaign manager for pressure groups or non-governmental organisations

press or communications officer.

We also offer sessions to help you apply for UK and international graduate schemes and jobs in the public, private, and voluntary sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

British Political History

Explanatory Concepts in Political Science

International Relations

The Rise of the Modern International Order

Classical Political Theory & International Relations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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

International Relations Political Science View 651 other Bachelors in Political Science 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

European Baccalaureate: Overall result of at least 80%.

You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

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

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Tuition Fees

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23500 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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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.

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