History and Politics BA (Hons)

at University of Sussex

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

• British Political History

• Explanatory Concepts in Political Science

• The Early Modern World

Spring teaching

• Foundations of Politics

• Research Skills and Methods in Political Science

• 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

• European Politics

• Ideas of History

• Modern Political Thought

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

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 Politics degree, you will gain analytical, communication, writing and research skills. This means you can go into sectors such as:

• publishing and the media

• the Civil Service, the Government and non-governmental organisations

• heritage and museums.

We also offer sessions to help you apply for graduate schemes and jobs. Recent events have included workshops on the Civil Stream Fast Stream programme and the National Government Development Programme in local government.