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Politics research at Sussex
Choose to study a Politics degree at Sussex. We offer undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses.
You will learn about politics in the UK, Europe, and across five continents. We are home to the internationally recognised Sussex European Institute, and we’ll develop your understanding of current events and long-term trends of politics across the globe.
You will be taught by experts. We house Sussex’s internationally renowned Centre for the Study of Corruption, and bring you cutting edge insights across topics ranging from populism and state capture to environmental politics.
You’ll develop career-facing skills. Our teaching team includes leading journalists, speech-writers and practitioners who will teach their craft in masterclasses and guest lectures, helping to prepare you for your future.
We also offer an award-winning programme, including competitive internships with Westminster MPs. Through this programme, we will equip you with career-facing experiences, skills and connections.
10th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
=12th in the UK for Political Science (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024)
Top 100 in the world for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Tamanda Maggie Gomani, Corruption and Governance MA, had her dream come true when she was offered a Mandela Scholarship to study at Sussex. Tamanda wants to take what she’s learned to help fight corruption at her work, the Malawi Revenue Authority.
Could there be a better place to be a student than our beautiful campus? Nestled in the South Downs National Park, we’re just nine minutes from one of the UK’s most iconic cities.
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