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Governance, Development and Public Policy MA

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

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.

Application deadline

01 September 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England

The city of Brighton & Hove is world-famous for its openness and inclusivity. The city is only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
With world-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, Sussex has a reputation for expertise in sustainability and innovation.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    36th out of 121 1

    35th out of 80 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    130 59%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    51st

    15
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.83 77%

    79th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    131 61%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    44th

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.79 76%

    49th

    6

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