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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Globalisation: History, Politics and Culture

University of Brighton

(3.4)
43 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Globalisation: History, Politics and Culture course at University of Brighton.

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A level

B,B,B

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Globalisation: History, Politics and Culture or another course from the same subject area.

History
SubjectGrade
HistoryB
Government and PoliticsD
SociologyB
English LiteratureC
PsychologyC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: VL12

Here's what University of Brighton says about its Globalisation: History, Politics and Culture course.

Explore the many dimensions of globalisation through politics, history, and culture in this distinctive course.

The Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture degree sharpens your critical thinking on vital world issues like migration, human rights, racism, imperialism, and environmental sustainability and gives you the means to think critically about our globalised experience.

You will study past and present challenges, such as the West-Middle East relations and decolonisation, in small, engaging seminars with passionate, research-active experts.

On graduating, you will be equipped for rewarding careers in journalism, politics, publishing, teaching, NGOs, business, or academia.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Expert staff: your teaching team includes academics who develop leading research as part of the Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics.

  • Small group assessed seminars: a distinctive feature of this course is its focus on verbal communication, helping to ensure you develop your capacity to discuss and debate ideas, and to speak confidently and clearly in public. Group and individual presentations feature prominently in seminar work and our final year project includes an oral presentation.

  • Second year placement: you have the opportunity to take a placement, giving you valuable work experience and contacts.

  • An interdisciplinary approach: drawing on, and combining, various disciplines to understand topics and ideas, you will develop a deep and multilayered approach to contemporary issues.

  • An engaging curriculum: you will benefit from a curriculum designed to be both challenging and stimulating, with a mix of lectures, seminars, debates, and collaborative projects.

  • Real-world application: this course encourages you to apply theoretical approaches to real-world issues, preparing you to address contemporary global challenges.

  • Join a vibrant community: our programme offers visiting researchers and practitioners, reading groups, public lectures and workshops.

Source: University of Brighton

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Humanities and Social Science

Location

Brighton | Brighton

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Social history

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£17,250 per year
International£17,250 per year

The modules you will study

Year 1 Culture and Communication Politics of the Past Foundations in World Politics Introduction to the Global Challenges Lab Globalisation, Conflict and the Environment Global Ethics

Year 2 Critical Traditions in Western Thought 1 Critical Traditions in Western Thought 2

Option pathways Colonialism in the Contemporary Global Order Development and Sustainability Philosophy and Literature Self and Society Morality, Politics and the Good Life Race and Resistance Politics, History, Ideology Radical Histories

Optional Placement Year

Final year pathways Transatlantic Enslavement and the Making of Race Human Rights and Humanitarian Intervention Final Project for Humanities Subject Area

University of Brighton student reviews

(3.4)
Based on 43 reviews from University of Brighton's students and alumni
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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2nd year student

2 years ago

They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.

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2nd year student

2 years ago

Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.

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University life

2nd year student

2 years ago

The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...

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Finance

2nd year student

2 years ago

The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.

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Support

2nd year student

2 years ago

We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.

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Facilities

2nd year student

2 years ago

Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Brighton

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Brighton students who took the Globalisation: History, Politics and Culture course - or another course in the same subject area.

History

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

60%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

73%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

60%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

60%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

87%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

67%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

67%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

67%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

100%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

87%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

67%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

53%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

53%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

60%

low

How well organised is your course?

80%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

67%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

100%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

67%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

53%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

67%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

53%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

14%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

73%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

53%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Globalisation: History, Politics and Culture or another course from the same subject area.

History
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female55%Male34%Other10%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above91%
Number of students85
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Globalisation: History, Politics and Culture - or another course in the same subject area.

History and archaeology

Earnings

£19.3k

First year after graduation

£22k

Third year after graduation

£28.8k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Globalisation: History, Politics and Culture.

Source: LEO

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