Geography and International Relations

University of Sussex
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years GeographyPolitics

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

3rd in the UK for our research impact in Geography and Environmental Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)

=9th in the UK for Political Sciences (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023)

=9th in the UK for Geography (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)

About the course

If you want to explore the human and environmental background to global issues, this course is for you.

You will learn from experts who influence global debates on topics such as poverty, inequality, climate change and migration.

Outside the classroom, you'll gain real-world exposure to global issues through debates with industry speakers, international placements, and field trips to destinations such as the Mojave Desert, Dubai, China and Greece.

About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB
Scottish Higher AABBB
BTEC DDD

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
3544 Data analysts
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
3543 Project support officers
4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
3319 Protective service associate professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Brighton
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Geography, Politics
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000