BA Geography and International Relations
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations and Geography, examining the connections between people, place, politics, and the planet. Students undertake field trips in the first and second years to locations including China, the Greek islands, Marseille, Corsica, Las Vegas, and the Mojave Desert. Integrated internships, placement years, and study abroad options are available during the course.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 34%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Geography and International Relations at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £39,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Geography and International Relations at University of Sussex do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Geography and International Relations at University of Sussex?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Geography and International Relations at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BA Geography and International Relations at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Geography and International Relations at University of Sussex?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.