Social Sciences (with a foundation year) BA (Hons)

**9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/><br/>By starting your degree studies at Sussex with our Foundation Year, you develop a wide-ranging understanding of the social sciences, from current issues affecting the globe to the structures that shape our societies. <br/><br/>You experience a range of subjects in the Social Sciences through modules in geography, anthropology, international relations, development, law, politics and sociology. Successfully completing your Foundation Year guarantees that youll be able to continue studying your choice of degree from a wide range of subjects in the Social Sciences at Sussex. <br/><br/>Youll build essential skills in critical analysis, developing arguments and self-expression through a dedicated programme of support and development. No matter which social sciences subject you go on to study, our experienced staff will help you develop the academic knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to succeed throughout your degree and in your future career.<br/><br/>**About Sussex**<br/><br/>Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.<br/><br/>Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.<br/><br/>We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.<br/><br/>With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.

Sussex have Clearing places available on almost 200 courses and over 350 guaranteed accommodation places available for Clearing applicants that will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.<br/> <br/>If you don’t have the grades for year one of your chosen course, an integrated Foundation Year could help bridge the gap between your grades and your goals. <br/><br/>Register interest today for Clearing updates and you’ll be one of the first to know full details of their Clearing entry requirements. <br/><br/>Sussex's Clearing lines will go live at 8am on 15 August 2024, click Call University to discuss your options. Their friendly Clearing team will be waiting for your call.<br/><br/>You can also apply online if you prefer. Start your university journey with Sussex!