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Geography and International Development - BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)


9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)


=14th in the UK for Geography (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)


About the course

Learn how to tackle the world’s most critical environmental and cultural issues, and how these challenges affect development. You learn from experts who influence global debates on topics such as poverty, inequality, environmental sustainability and migration. Outside the classroom, you will gain real-world exposure to global issues through debates with industry speakers, international placements, and field trips to destinations such as the Mojave desert, Dubai, China and Greece.


About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.


Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 27,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    43rd out of 76 4

    34th out of 70 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    112 50%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    56th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    33rd

    9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    116 57%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    39th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 81%

    20th

    9

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