Poverty and Development MA
University of Sussex
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Ending poverty in all its forms everywhere is key for sustainable development.Poverty eradication is the ultimate measure of development effectiveness. Yet to eradicate poverty in today’s context of intersecting challenges and crises, we need to revise what we know of poverty and how to eliminate it. This MA helps you gain the interdisciplinary knowledge and cutting-edge skills to engage with the research, design, implementation and assessment of national and international efforts to get to ...Read more

Ending poverty in all its forms everywhere is key for sustainable development.

Poverty eradication is the ultimate measure of development effectiveness. Yet to eradicate poverty in today’s context of intersecting challenges and crises, we need to revise what we know of poverty and how to eliminate it. This MA helps you gain the interdisciplinary knowledge and cutting-edge skills to engage with the research, design, implementation and assessment of national and international efforts to get to zero poverty.

Based at the

  • Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
  • , you’ll develop a sound understanding of the main theories on poverty, inequality and vulnerability in development. You’ll learn from experts who undertake innovative research on poverty eradication, and regularly contribute to national and international policy fora. You’ll gain practical skills to engage in debates on poverty and development, including in relation to:

    monetary and multidimensional poverty and its drivers

    intersecting inequalities

    the political economy shaping poverty measurement and discourse

    social protection and other interventions for poverty and vulnerability reduction.

    IDS postgraduates are working to define and solve some of the most pressing global challenges. They are well prepared for academic research and work in:

    national governments

    development organisations

    the Civil Service

    civil-society organisations

    universities across the world.

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    72/101
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    37th
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    47th
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    Skye
    21 Jan 25

    It’s been great meeting new people and being in control of my learning. The worst is moving away and starting a new life...Read more

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    evie
    19 Jan 25

    The campus is huge, with many different places to study all with different vibes. I love that there are coffee shops and shops. However there could be a more affordable grocery..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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    £21,500 per year

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    Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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

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