International Relations with a Language BA (Hons)

**9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)**<br/><br/>**=9th in the UK for Political Science (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023)**<br/><br/>**=9th in the UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/><br/>Language skills are a great asset to have for careers in international relations and international organisations. This course allows you to enhance your language skills alongside gaining an understanding of the role of states, international organisations and non-state actors in our global world.<br/><br/>Learn from experts whose research is making a difference to communities across the world – from human rights and climate change, to food crises and health pandemics. You also get real-world exposure to international relations, from regular events with practitioner speakers.<br/><br/>Choose one language from Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, or you can choose to study English Language Teaching.<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.