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MA - Master of Arts
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
University of Sussex
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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Poverty and inequality, aid and humanitarianism, human rights and empowerment, education and employment, sustainability and climate change are some of the key development challenges facing the world today.On this course, you’ll gain the analytical skills and global perspective to work towards solutions. You’ll:explore the broad field of international developmentspecialise in topics ranging from childhood, youth and education to sustainable livelihoods, mobility and migrationbenefit from our global network of research partnerships, alumni and professionalshave opportunities to network with development practitioners around the world.In the School of Global Studies, you’ll be part of a diverse and vibrant community of development scholars and students from around the world. There’s an exciting calendar of public events including talks by key thinkers, leaders and activists in development. You’ll also have access to student-led conferences and social events.This course is designed for you to focus on social dynamics and human relations, which sit at the heart of all development processes. There’s a need in policy-making and practice for expertise in the social dynamics of development. When you graduate, you’ll be ideally placed to respond to this need as you start your career in the field of development.
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 qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,025 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£11,025 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£11,025 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£22,575 per year
Students from EU
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)
£23,500 per year
Students from International
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week