Course summary

4th in the UK for our research impact in Philosophy in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) Top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023) =18th in the UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) About the course Whatever you choose to do once you finish your degree, PPE at Sussex gives you the skills and insight to make a difference in the world. At Sussex you study all three subjects for the first two years. You gain a thorough understanding of each of the three subjects, and in-depth knowledge of the two you choose to specialise in for your final year. You learn from experts in all three departments who are carrying out original and innovative research in areas including global politics and international trade. You'll study alongside other PPE students, developing strong connections with the PPE student community, but you will also benefit from engaging in discussions with single-honours students during optional modules in each of the disciplines. 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.