History and Philosophy BA (Hons)

at University of Sussex

Program structure

Year 1 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Reason and Argument

• The Early Modern World

Spring teaching

• Early Modern Philosophy

• The Making of the Modern World

Year 2 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Ideas of History

Spring teaching

• Global History from the Global South

Year 3 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn and spring teaching

• History Special Dissertation

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

30 -32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

Overall result of at least 75% to 77%.

Other international qualifications

India

Typical offer    

Standard XII results

• 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)  

• 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)

• 80% HSC Higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )

Additional requirements    

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Home students: £9,250 per year

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year

International students: £18,500 per year

With a History and Philosophy degree, you will gain analytical, communication, writing and research skills. This means you could go on to further study or sectors such as:

• production companies and broadcasters

• the Civil Service, the Government and health service

• heritage and museums.

You can also attend career events where you can meet graduate employers. Outside the classroom, you can join our Philosophy Society where you:

• get involved in philosophical debates

• attend talks by visiting speakers

• network with other philosophy students.