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The International Year One in International Relations and International Development is your route to a range of International Relations and International Development degrees at the University of Sussex. You will explore subjects such as colonialism, international development, global affairs, international relations and the modern international system.
Along with English language and career skills training, your subject-specific modules will fully prepare you to study your chosen degree.
Successfully complete this preparational programme with required grades and you can progress straight to the second year of one of three progressive undergraduate degrees at the University of Sussex.
The University of Sussex is ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
91% of International Relation research at Sussex judged to be either 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
The university is in top 10 in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
November 2026
University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer,
Brighton,
East Sussex,
BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2027
University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer,
Brighton,
East Sussex,
BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom
Academic - Good high school graduation grades or equivalent plus one year of further study. Age - Applicants must turn 18 by the 1st September of the year they are due to complete their ISC course and progress. Nationality - Only available to international (non-UK and non-EU students). Additional requirements - Engineering route students: evidence of Grade B A-level Maths (or equivalent).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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