Geography and International Development - BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

**1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)****9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)****=14th in the UK for Geography (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)****About the course**Learn how to tackle the world’s most critical environmental and cultural issues, and how these challenges affect development. You learn from experts who influence global debates on topics such as poverty, inequality, environmental sustainability and migration. Outside the classroom, you will gain real-world exposure to global issues through debates with industry speakers, international placements, and field trips to destinations such as the Mojave desert, Dubai, China and Greece.**About Sussex**Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.**Location**Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Geography