BA Politics and International Relations
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations. Core topics include government decision-making, democratic accountability, and international issues. Students can join the student-run Politics and Debating Society and the IR Society, and may take part in a Berlin visit to the German Bundestag.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 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 Politics and International Relations 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 £1,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics and International Relations at University of Sussex?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics 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 112 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics 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 Politics and International Relations at University of Sussex?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.