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Sexual Dissidence MA

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Sexual Dissidence MA is an interdisciplinary course in LGBTQ+/Queer Studies. Founded in 1991, it was one of the first programmes of its kind in the world. Today, we continue to build on its history of innovation.You will learn to bring a radical, contemporary, global approach to the study of sexuality. You will also learn to think intersectionally, exploring how the issues we encounter day to day occupy the crossroads of categories such as gender, sexuality, race, class, ability, and nation.You'll study with engaged faculty and students, focussing on questions of identity, politics, and social justice and develop your own research on sexuality, across global, historical, and contemporary contexts.Organised by the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities, this MA:addresses contemporary and historical issues of sexuality and gender within a global contextprovides a firm foundation in queer theoryallows you to tailor your studies to your interests and to connect to LGBTQ+ arts and heritage organisations and programmes.The MA is relevant to many career directions, and our graduates go into a range of fields, including:media, writing and the arts, in particular queer representation, difference and diversitypolicy, activism and international developmentacademic research related to queer studies in a wide range of fieldsteaching, including in higher education.

Application deadline

10/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 23,500per year

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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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.
World-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, with research expertise in sustainability, innovation, and artificial intelligence.
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

    Sociology

    36th out of 101 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    126 60%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    46th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    37th

    34

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