International Relations and Development BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

You’ll join one of the largest dedicated International Relations departments in the world, and an academic community that enjoys a world reputation for being a leading centre for Development Studies in the world.

You’ll learn from experts driving debates and influencing policy – on topics such as peace-building, migration, human rights, humanitarian emergencies, global health, food security, poverty, financial instability and climate change.

Outside the classroom, you gain insights into global issues through field trips and international placements. You’ll even have the opportunity to shape our research agenda by participating in our International Development and International Relations societies.

Your future career

Your International Relations and Development degree develops your communication, analytical and cultural awareness skills.

You could go into graduate jobs at multinational companies, national and international organisations, and employers such as:

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

You also benefit from our specialised career events. At these events, you can meet employers and find out more about UK and international graduate jobs.

Recent events have included advice sessions on the Civil Service Fast Stream graduate programme and NGO opportunities.

Graduate destinations

Recent International Relations graduates have started jobs as:

• programmes administrator, International Rescue Committee
• consultant, UN Migration Agency
• project manager, American Express.