Course summary

9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024) =9th in the UK for Political Science (Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023) =18th in the UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) About the course By studying Politics and International Relations at Sussex, you'll gain a deeper understanding of global issues. You'll also be studying in one of the UK's most politically diverse cities. You learn from experts who are influencing debates of worldwide significance - from political corruption to global health policy. And you'll put your knowledge into action by getting involved with our events. These feature influential speakers, including UK MPs and NATO representatives. 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.