Course summary

9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024) About the course Join one of the largest dedicated International Relations departments in Europe. We have a reputation for pioneering new critical approaches to studying and tackling the major challenges facing our world today. Our academic community enjoys a world reputation for being a leading centre of knowledge and theory production in International Relations. As a student at Sussex, you'll have the chance to shape your own learning according to your interests and career aspirations, through joint-degrees, pathways, study abroad opportunities, and optional placements or internships. You will also have the opportunity to engage with leading policy-makers from national and international organisations throughout your degree, through a variety of events organised by our research centres. 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.