In today’s world intense and increasing Great Power tensions, there’s a renewed interest in geopolitical narratives. How do the new geopolitics of an emerging multipolar world order shape up? What does the return to Great Power politics look like?

On this MA, you’ll learn about:

the rise of the new Great Powers, particularly China
the re-emergence of Russia as an actor challenging a Western-dominated liberal order in the context of the current Ukrainian crisis
the debate over American grand strategy and decline, and the shift to economic power away from the West
the challenges to British foreign policy in a post-Brexit world.

Set in different geographical contexts, you’ll also explore a range of security issues. You’ll gain an advanced understanding of security topics and the new security challenges that have emerged.

You’ll be based in the School of Global Studies. We bring together Anthropology, Development Studies, Geography and International Relations. Your teaching is underpinned by the distinctive programme of events and interdisciplinary research strength in our School. We host the:

Sussex Centre for Conflict and Security Research
Centre for Advanced International Theory
Centre for Global Political Economy.

You’ll learn with students from across the globe, from various academic disciplines and with a wide variety of professional expertise. You’ll benefit from our strong working relationships with alumni, collaborators and partner organisations around the world. Studying in such an interdisciplinary and intercultural environment is great preparation for your future work environment. When you graduate, you’ll have the expertise and cultural background required in many jobs today.