History and Anthropology BA (Hons)
University of Sussex
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of History and Anthropology BA (Hons) and other courses in Anthropology at University of Sussex for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Anthropology courses of University of Sussex
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24000 | £23500 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £29000 | £18500 - £27500 | £22000 - £36000 |
All Anthropology courses of University of Sussex
Salary of all UK Graduates of Anthropology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24612 | £23351 | £27719 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20601 - £28203 | £18065 - £29097 | £21494 - £35827 |
All Anthropology courses in the UK
Course Description
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)
=12th in the UK for Anthropology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)
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.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Anthropology courses of University of Sussex
Current jobs
All courses of University of Sussex
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Anthropology courses of University of Sussex
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History and Anthropology BA (Hons) at University of Sussex
| 20% | Sales occupations |
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Anthropology
All Anthropology courses of University of Sussex
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 |
Costs
Tuition Fees History and Anthropology BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £21500 | year 1 |
| International | £21500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis as the Government reviews the fee levels.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
UCAS application code:
VL16
University Rankings
of University of Sussex
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 33 different rankings
Positions of University of Sussex in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Sussex in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #11
- #14
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #12
- #15
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- Anthropology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #11
- #85
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- Anthropology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #10
- #101
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #17
- #109
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
See all 33 university rankings of University of Sussex
About University of Sussex
List of 326 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Sussex - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Sussex
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Sussex by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14375
- postgraduates:
- 4225
- Total:
- 18600
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about History and Anthropology BA (Hons) University of Sussex
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £24292 15 months after graduation, £23500 3 years after graduation and £29000 after graduation.
- Sales occupations (20%), Teaching Professionals (20%), Elementary occupations (10%), Media Professionals (5%)
- 55 graduates rated the course 92. This means that 92% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Sussex achieved the highest ranking for Anthropology. It is ranked #14 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Anthropology). See all subject rankings for University of Sussex.
- History and Anthropology BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Sussex.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 20 September, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024