Course summary

4th in the UK for our research impact in History in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) 7th in the UK for our research overall in Anthropology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) 13th in the UK for Anthropology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) About the course For more than 50 years, Anthropology at Sussex has been at the forefront of anthropology's engagement with real-world problems. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of global cultures and societies, helping you to grasp your place in the world and make a difference. You’ll learn from experts who influence debate on topics such as gender relations, migration, economic and political inequality, religion, health and reproduction. You’ll benefit from high-quality, research-led teaching in a supportive and invigorating learning environment. Combining anthropology and history also helps you understand how local communities and global processes have interacted across time. About Sussex Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better. Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries. Location We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast. We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away. With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.