BA Geography and International Development: University of Sussex

About the programme

In this degree you explore the relationships between geography and international development, including issues of economic development, cultural change and the environment in a global setting.

Year 1 geography courses introduce you to human, physical and environmental geography, while creating a bridge between geography and international development. The first-year international development courses focus on colonialism and postcolonialism, culture, and development. In Year 2, you take further courses from each subject, following your own interests and developing your research skills. Your final year allows you to specialise, taking geography options and special topics in international development. You deepen your knowledge and skills, and draw on themes broached in the second year. You also undertake a geography undergraduate thesis, requiring in-depth individual research.

Entry requirments

A level:

• Typical offer: in the range AAB-ABB
• Specific entry requirements: GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics at grade C

International Baccalaureate:

• Typical offer range: 34 to 36 points overall

English language requirements:

• IELTS 6.5 overall and not less than 6.0 in both the Listening and Writing sections.
• Internet-based TOEFL with 90 overall, including at least 24 in Speaking and 25 in Writing.
• The University also accepts a range of other qualifications:
  • GCSE or IGCSE English as a first language: grade C.
  • GCSE English or IGCSE as a second language: grade B.
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE): grade B.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): grade C.
  • Cambridge English Language 1119: between grades 1 and 6.