International Relations with a Language BA (Hons)

at University of Sussex

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2022/23. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to COVID-19, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown below.

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

• Introduction to International Relations
• The International System Today: Powers and Regions
• The Rise of the Modern International Order

Spring teaching

• Classical Political Theory & International Relations
• The Local and the Global: IR in Practice
• The Short Twentieth Century and Beyond

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

• Contemporary International Theory
• Introduction to International Political Economy
• War in International Politics

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

• BA Dissertation (International Relations)

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

30-32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

Overall result of at least 75% - 77%

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

Develop communication, language and cultural awareness skills through an International Relations with a Language degree.

These skills mean you could go into graduate jobs at multinational companies, national and international organisations, or work in translation or interpreting. You can also work for employers such as:

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

You will also benefit from careers-based events where you can meet employers and find out more about graduate jobs in the UK and abroad.