International Relations and Development BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Sussex

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LL29

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

International Relations and Development BA (Hons)

About

You’ll join one of the largest dedicated International Relations departments in the world, and an academic community that enjoys a world reputation for being a leading centre for Development Studies in the world.

You’ll learn from experts driving debates and influencing policy – on topics such as peace-building, migration, human rights, humanitarian emergencies, global health, food security, poverty, financial instability and climate change.

Outside the classroom, you gain insights into global issues through field trips and international placements. You’ll even have the opportunity to shape our research agenda by participating in our International Development and International Relations societies.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer

32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about IELTS

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Career

Careers

Your International Relations and Development degree develops your communication, analytical and cultural awareness skills.

You could go into graduate jobs at multinational companies, national and international organisations, and employers such as:

the Civil Service and government
non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
charities and voluntary organisations.

You also benefit from our specialised career events. At these events, you can meet employers and find out more about UK and international graduate jobs.

Recent events have included advice sessions on the Civil Service Fast Stream graduate programme and NGO opportunities.

Graduate destinations

Recent International Relations graduates have started jobs as:

programmes administrator, International Rescue Committee
consultant, UN Migration Agency
project manager, American Express.

(Department of International Relations careers database)

Working while you study

Our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work

Sussex introduced me to the essentials of what development means, in a way that had practical application throughout.Leah Cowan
Reporting, Grants and Communications Manager
Relief International