Governance, Development and Public Policy MA
University of Sussex
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This degree provides you with a theoretical and practical understanding of debates on political change and how public authority is created and exercised.Based at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), you will build your critical and analytical skills, and improve your ability to develop and implement policies across state and non-state organisations.CareersOur graduates are well prepared to go on to work in academic research, and as managers and policy advisers on governance and ...Read more

This degree provides you with a theoretical and practical understanding of debates on political change and how public authority is created and exercised.

Based at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), you will build your critical and analytical skills, and improve your ability to develop and implement policies across state and non-state organisations.

Careers

Our graduates are well prepared to go on to work in academic research, and as managers and policy advisers on governance and public-policy issues for:

  • government ministries
  • UN agencies
  • bilateral and multilateral agencies, including international finance institutions
  • national and international NGOs
  • professional services networks.
WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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34th
CUG Ranking
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47th
What students say
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24 Nov 23

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Hemangi
06 Nov 23

In my experience at IDS, Sussex, I've found it to be an exceptional place to study development. The faculty is top-notch, the interdisciplinary approach has broadened my..Read more

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in the social sciences or a related subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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£10,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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Hemangi
06 Nov 23
Governance, Development and Public Policy MA
In my experience at IDS, Sussex, I've found it to be an exceptional place to study development. The faculty is top-notch, the interdisciplinary approach has broadened my...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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