BA International Relations and Development
About this course
BA (Hons) in International Relations and Development, a social science degree exploring global affairs, political systems, and international development. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year, spend a year abroad, or complete a foundation year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 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 41 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 23%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 51%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Foundation course: 60%
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 International Relations and Development at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £45,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Development studies.
What do graduates of BA International Relations and Development at University of Sussex do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations and Development at University of Sussex?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA International Relations and Development at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Does BA International Relations and Development 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 International Relations and Development at University of Sussex?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.