About International Development BA (hons) in University of Sussex
Study at the world’s highest ranked university for the study of Development Studies. You’ll learn from experts who are making a difference across the world, in topics ranging from human rights to the environment.
You’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge with a range of activities beyond the curriculum. From joining the Sussex International Development Society to participating in student-organised seminars and film series, along with attending Sussex Development Lectures or volunteering, there are lots of ways to get involved.
Your future career
You gain transferable skills such as being intellectually flexible and an independent learner. You also develop organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
You can use your International Development degree for careers in:
- environment and international development
- the charity, voluntary, social and welfare sectors
- the Civil Service, politics and social research.
We support and stay in touch with our graduates – you can attend specialist careers events and receive careers advice from Sussex, even after when you have completed your studies.
Graduate destinations
Recent International Development graduates have started jobs as or in:
- global change and deployment specialist, Save the Children International
- consultant, UN Industrial Development Organisation
- communications and administration officer, Bhopal Medical Appeal.
Academic qualification equivalents
- 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE) or 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
- TOEFL : 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
- PTE : 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
University of Sussex Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment |
1960 |
| International Students |
24% |
| Post Graduation Employment Rate |
94% |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Distance Learning |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
| UG Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 30,450 GBP (Overseas Students) |
| Master’s Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 19,200 GBP (Overseas Students) |
University of Sussex Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:
| Expenses |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
| Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450 |
| Master’s Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 |
| Accommodation (On - Campus) |
4,940 - 8,340 |
| Accommodation (Off-Campus) |
5616 - 7284 |
| Books and supplies |
1,144 |
| Food |
2,340 - 2,604 |
| Laundry |
360 |
| Personal expenditure and miscellaneous |
500 - 3,000 |
