Gender, Violence and Conflict MA
University of Sussex
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Critically engage with debates around the relationships between gender, violence and conflict. You’ll consider perspectives from anthropology, international relations, sociology and law. You’ll have the opportunity to explore critical and feminist approaches to social research and its ethics. The course focuses on: gendered experiences of violence conflict and peace militarisation masculinities and femininities representations, embodiments and the institutionalisation of violence. You’ll be ...Read more

Critically engage with debates around the relationships between gender, violence and conflict. You’ll consider perspectives from anthropology, international relations, sociology and law. You’ll have the opportunity to explore critical and feminist approaches to social research and its ethics. The course focuses on: gendered experiences of violence conflict and peace militarisation masculinities and femininities representations, embodiments and the institutionalisation of violence. You’ll be based in the School of Global Studies, which is a unique interdisciplinary school. Our international faculty undertake cutting-edge research, and we run a distinctive programme of guest lectures, research seminars and events. Our campus is also home to an active student body, hosting frequent debates, lectures, films and social events covering global and political issues.

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39/279
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40th
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43rd
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Clare
29 Oct 25

I wish there was more inclusion of masters students during welcome week. I love the location near the park and I love..Read more

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29 Oct 25

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Applicants with a lower second-class (2.2) degree classification will be considered on a case by case basis. Subject-specific requirements: Your undergraduate degree should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.

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£11,250 per year

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£11,250 per year

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£11,250 per year

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£23,500 per year

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£23,500 per year

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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton East Sussex BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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