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MA - Master of Arts
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
University of Sussex
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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This course is designed for students who are concerned about the future of democratic politics and want to play a role in safeguarding and improving democracy.Democracy is in crisis. Authoritarianism is on the rise, societies are divided and democratic resilience is being tested. In the UK and across the globe, democratic governments struggle to manage the effects of severe economic inequality, affective polarisation, digital misinformation and climate change.On this course, you’ll study the political challenges arising from recent social and global changes. Key themes you’ll explore include:populism and authoritarianismaffective polarisation and the role of emotions in politicscapitalism and social inequalityclimate changemedia, technology and post-truthsocial movements, protest mobilisation and radical democracydemocratic innovations and citizens participationstrategies to improve how democracies respond and adapt to challenges.
Degree requirements
You should have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
Subject-specific requirements
Your qualification should be in a social sciences or humanities subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,250 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£11,250 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£11,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£23,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£23,500 per year
Students from International
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week
