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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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Through our Radical Futures research centre we harness disruptive ideas, open debate and progressive thinking to redress the inequalities and social injustices of the twenty-first century.

“Politics courses at Brighton are about engaging with urgent global challenges and learning how to make positive change for a more sustainable future – environmentally, economically, socially and culturally. All the courses benefit from real-world engagement with organisations and groups in Brighton which is one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in Europe. All the courses are taught by a staff team with world-leading expertise across a range of specialisms.”

Prof. Stephen Maddison, Head of the School of Humanities and Social Science

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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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  • Contemporary History BA(Hons)
  • Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture BA(Hons)
  • History, Literature and Culture BA(Hons)
  • Humanities BA(Hons)
  • Philosophy, Politics Ethics BA(Hons)
  • Sociology BA(Hons)
  • Social Science BA(Hons)
  • War and Conflict BA(Hons)

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  • Humanities
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Further study

  • Cultural and Critical Theory MA (PGCert PGDip)
  • Cultural History, Memory and Identity MA (PGCert PGDip)
  • Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights MA (PGCert PGDip)
  • Philosophy and Politics MA (PGCert PGDip)
  • War: History and Politics MA (PGCert PGDip)
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