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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
History and International Relations
University of Sussex
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History and International Relations course at University of Sussex.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| 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 | £22,575 per year |
| International | £22,575 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: VL12
Here's what University of Sussex says about its History and International Relations course.
4th in the UK for our research impact in History in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)
9th in the UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
About the course
Do you wish to understand the challenges facing us at a global level? On this course, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to become a world citizen with a global and critical perspective.
The course combines two distinctive yet complementary approaches to the question of developments at the global level:
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studying International Relations, you’ll analyse global structures by exploring their history, the nature of the global economy, and build a particular focus on the themes of war and security
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studying History, you’ll focus on global history, and the ways that different regions of the world are connected through the movements of people, goods and ideas, through trade, shared transnational cultures, migration, and war and conflict.
Sussex has pioneered the historical study of international relations and developed new approaches to history, making it the ideal place for you to explore contemporary global issues.
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.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
History
Location
Main Site | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• History
• International relations
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
University of Sussex reviews
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1st year student
Two stars: Could be better
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Not really a social being
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1st year student
Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.
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1st year student
As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team
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Ancient and not really modern
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The modules on my course have been carefully chosen to reflect the current movement and actualities within the financial industry
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The History and International Relations course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
73%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
53%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
85%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
70%
med
Student voice
70%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
68%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
low
Teaching on my course
87%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
67%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
59%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
47%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
59%
low
Student information
The History and International Relations course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The History and International Relations course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Sussex graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
64%
Say it fits with future plans
46%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
17%
Business and public service associate professionals
14%
Teaching Professionals
11%
Administrative occupations
9%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The History and International Relations course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Sussex graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£20.8k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£18.2k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£28.5k
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 History and International Relations.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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