Course summary

4th in the UK for our research impact in History in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) 9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024) =18th in the UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) About the course A historical approach is essential if you want to gain a proper understanding of the modern political world. With our History and Politics BA, you develop an in-depth appreciation of the shifting historical context that leads to political change. And at Sussex, you join a politically engaged community. You learn from leading researchers who shape the way we think about the present as well as the past. 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.