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Social Development 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

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.

Application deadline

10/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 23,500per 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 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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At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    39th out of 77 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    127 54%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    47th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    42nd

    16

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