Geography and International Relations BA (Hons)

**3rd in the UK for our research impact in Geography and Environmental Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**<br/><br/>**=9th in the UK for Political Sciences (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023)**<br/><br/>**=9th in the UK for Geography (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/><br/>If you want to explore the human and environmental background to global issues, this course is for you. <br/><br/>You will learn from experts who influence global debates on topics such as poverty, inequality, climate change and migration. <br/><br/>Outside the classroom, youll 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.<br/><br/>**About Sussex**<br/><br/>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, youll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>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.