Politics

At Brighton we offer five distinct but interconnected politics degrees – you can choose to specialise in environmental politics, gender politics, international relations or social change, or study one degree encompassing all of these elements.

As a politics student, you’ll be part of our School of Humanities and Social Science, which has a reputation for its research in radical politics, applied philosophy and ethics, critical theory and social movements and global politics.

You’ll be learning as part of a lively community at our Brighton: Falmer campus, with accommodation, a library, restaurants and cafes, and a students' union shop and bar on-site.

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Join actor, singer and playwright Tayo Aluko for an event at the University of Brighton on 3rd November, 6-8pm

Join actor, singer and playwright Tayo Aluko for an event at the University of Brighton on 3rd November, 6-8pm

Nigerian-born Aluko is based in Liverpool, UK, where he worked previously as an architect, and he’ll be joining us to present Tayo Aluko – Art as Weapon: Some Pan Africanist Examples, survey of artists from the African Diaspora who use their arts in the fight against oppression.
Dr Sophie Lewis workshop and lecture on new book Abolish the Family (Fri 7 Oct)

Dr Sophie Lewis workshop and lecture on new book Abolish the Family (Fri 7 Oct)

Dr Lewis of the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research teaches courses on feminist, trans and queer politics and philosophy – join us at the University of Brighton for an afternoon workshop with her (2-5pm), followed by a lecture at 6pm.
Black History Month events

Black History Month events

University of Brighton lecturers including Dr Dwight Turner who teaches psychotherapy and Dr Yaa Asare whose research is in the field of race, ethnicity and identity are among academics from across the country giving a series of talks recognising and celebrating Black history.
Dr Nicola Khan in BBC discussion of Afghan migrant experience

Dr Nicola Khan in BBC discussion of Afghan migrant experience

School of Humanities and Social Science academic Dr Nichola Khan will feature on Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed on 6 October, discussing the experience of Afghan migrants in England.

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Courses

Environmental Politics BA(Hons)

Politics BA(Hons)

Politics and International Relations BA(Hons)

Politics and Social Change BA(Hons)

Politics, Sexuality and Gender BA(Hons)

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