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Power, Participation and Social Change 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

Achieving social justice in our rapidly changing and increasingly unequal world is a major challenge. On this MA, you'll tackle this challenge so you can contribute to positive change.

With our support, you'll learn to articulate your understanding of power and participation. You'll have the opportunity to connect what you learn to what interests you most in the social change arena.

This MA is for you if you’re an aspiring or experienced development practitioner, social activist or professional with some background in social change action through work volunteering or activism.

During your studies, you'll gain skills, develop ideas and learn methods that help you to:

critically reflect on your own experience, work, and practice
learn about different conceptual and methodological approaches to power participation and social change
develop your analysis and facilitation skills to support and interpret participatory research and deliberation processes in a range of settings.

CAREERS

IDS postgraduates are working to define and solve some of the most pressing global challenges. When you graduate, you’ll be well prepared for academic research and work in:

conservation, agriculture and food
finance and state ministries
UN agencies such as UNESCO
government ministries such as the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
NGOs including ActionAid International.

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.

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  • Entry standards

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  • Graduate prospects

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    72.0 72%

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  • Student satisfaction

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    3.68 74%

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    131 61%

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    65.0 65%

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    3.79 76%

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    128 62%

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    58.0 58%

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  • Student satisfaction

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    3.55 71%

    91st

    25

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