International Relations and Anthropology, BA (Hons)

We are proud to be ranked 7th in the UK for research in Anthropology (REF 2021, Times Higher Education), 9th for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024), and 9th for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024). At the School of Global Studies, a distinctive center for interdisciplinary research, the esteemed Departments of Anthropology and International Relations collaborate to provide comprehensive training on the forces shaping social change in today’s world.Join us to gain profound insights into pressing global challenges and explore solutions through expert-led teaching. Our faculty’s research impacts communities worldwide, addressing issues from human rights and gender inequality to climate change and financial instability. Based at Sussex, a university committed to innovation and leadership, you’ll study on a stunning green campus near the South Downs National Park, minutes from Brighton & Hove, with easy access to Gatwick Airport and London. Our environment, research, and culture are designed to inspire and challenge, fostering contributions that resonate globally.

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