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Studying in the School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Explore our range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Law, Politics and Sociology. Learn from experts, develop career skills and benefit from placement opportunities.

Your study experience

Across all our courses you can benefit from experiences outside of the classroom, including competitions, internships and participating in legal clinics.

Law

We have an extensive employability programme that gives you access to local and national law firms. You can also take advantage of training on how to present yourself to future employers in both the legal and non-legal professions.

With our skills competitions, including mooting, negotiation and mediation, you can develop your legal skills and boost your employability.

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Politics

Our courses help to prepare you for jobs in fields such as parliamentary or think-tank research, campaign management for pressure groups or non-governmental organisations, lobbying, print or broadcast journalism, the civil service and the UN.

We will offer you invaluable experiences to develop your political knowledge and skills, preparing you for the career path you choose.

You will be taught by staff recognised for their outstanding teaching. You’ll benefit from our staff's research focus, with the department hosting two world-leading research centres – the Sussex Centre for the Study of Corruption and the .

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Sociology and Criminology

A Sociology and Criminology degree at Sussex is so much more than the modules you take.

During your undergraduate degree you can get involved in debates, attend talks on the latest research developments, develop your research skills through your final-year project and choose to do a year abroad or work placement.

On our Masters and PhD courses you’ll benefit from our interdisciplinary approach, meaning you will be able to take modules or conduct research in a diverse range of topics. You can also get involved in our departmental research events, allowing you to present your research in a friendly environment and receive feedback.

You can aslo join our which puts on social events, talks, debates and film showings. The events and debates are a great way to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments in sociology, as well as a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded students.

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Career options

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