BA History and International Relations
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations and History.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 47%
- South East: 34%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
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 History and International Relations at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History and International Relations at University of Sussex?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History 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 130 UCAS points.
Does BA History 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 History and International Relations at University of Sussex?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.