Course summary

1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) 9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024) About the course You will join one of the largest dedicated International Relations departments in Europe, and an academic community that enjoys a world reputation for being a leading centre for Development Studies in the world. You’ll learn from experts driving debates and influencing policy – on topics such as peace-building, migration, human rights, humanitarian emergencies, global health, food security, poverty, financial instability and climate change. You'll benefit from the vibrant and interdisciplinary environment in the School of Global Studies. Outside the classroom, you gain insights into global issues through field trips and international placements. You'll even have the opportunity to shape our research agenda by participating in our International Development and International Relations societies. About Sussex Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better. Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries. Location We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast. We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away. With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.