International Relations and Sociology, BA (Hons)

Ranked 1st in the UK for research impact in Sociology (REF 2021, Times Higher Education), 8th for Sociology, and joint 9th for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 and 2024), our program is based in one of Europe's largest International Relations departments. We hold a global reputation for innovating critical approaches to address key challenges, including conflict, migration, human rights, social inequalities, racism, health, social exclusion, financial instability, and climate change. Students benefit from expert-led teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration in the School of Global Studies and the School of Law, Politics and Sociology.At the University of Sussex, our courses, research, culture, and campus inspire excellence and leadership in fields from scientific discovery to global policy and student development. Situated on a scenic, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park, just minutes from Brighton & Hove, with proximity to Gatwick Airport and London, we encourage original contributions worldwide.

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