International Relations and Sociology BA (Hons)
University of Sussex
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**1st in the UK for our research impact in Sociology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)****8th in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)****=9th in the UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)****About the course**Youll be based in one of Europes largest dedicated International Relations departments. We have a world reputation for pioneering new critical approaches to studying and tackling the major challenges facing our world today. You’ll ...Read more


1st in the UK for our research impact in Sociology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)


8th in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)


=9th in the UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)


About the course

You'll be based in one of Europe's largest dedicated International Relations departments. We have a world reputation for pioneering new critical approaches to studying and tackling the major challenges facing our world today. You’ll learn from experts driving debates and influencing policy on topics such as conflict and war, migration, human rights, social inequalities, racism, health, social exclusion, financial instability and climate change. You'll benefit from the vibrant and interdisciplinary environments in the School of Global Studies and the School of Law, Politics and Sociology.


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.

Key stats

Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
Politics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
92%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£23,000
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
92%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Haruna
16 Jan 25

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Kana
03 Dec 24

Currently, I live on campus. There are supermarkets, student union shops, bars and cafes. There are variety of facilities on campus so, I enjoy living here. And also, as an..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

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Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction.The Access to HE Diploma should be in the humanities or social sciences.

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You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
44%
English Literature
29%
Psychology
28%
History
25%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
HESA
Politics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
54%
Government & Politics
45%
English Literature
31%
Economics
22%
Geography
17%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£22,575 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£22,575 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£22575 Per year

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University of Sussex
University of Sussex , Brighton

The University of Sussex is a world-leading research-intensive institution (REF, 2021) based near the popular seaside city of Brighton....

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