The Sexual Dissidence MA at Sussex was one of the first programmes of its kind in the world. Today, we continue to be innovative in this interdisciplinary LGBTQ+/queer studies degree.

This interdisciplinary MA draws on disciplines across the humanities and social sciences. You’ll learn to bring a radical, contemporary, global approach to the study of sexuality.

Organised by the School of Media, Arts and Humanities, this MA:

addresses present-day issues of sexuality within a global context

provides a firm foundation in queer theory

allows you to tailor your studies to your interests.

The MA is associated with the

You’ll study in Brighton, a city known for its vibrant activist, queer and arts communities. It's also near London. So you’ll have opportunities to enrich your studies by exploring nearby events and communities.

CAREERS

The MA is relevant to number of career directions, including:

policy, activism and international development, such as research and interventions in sexuality, rights and health

academic research related to queer studies in a wide range of fields, including literature, cultural studies, media studies, film studies, development, international relations and anthropology

teaching, including in higher education

media, writing and the arts, in particular queer representation, difference and diversity.