Anthropology for Global Development Practice MA at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Explore how anthropology challenges and reshapes global development practice. Build expertise in ethnographic research, policy analysis and fieldwork. Our experts work at the intersection of social anthropology and development studies. Globally, Sussex is well-known for its teaching and research in international development. You’ll also be part of one of the UK’s largest Anthropology departments.

Department: School of Global Studies | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Anthropology for Development, Critical Approaches to Anthropology and Development, Thinking Like an Anthropologist, Anthropological Research Methods, Dissertation (Anthropology).

Career pathways

As a graduate, you’ll be ready to make significant contributions through careers in NGOs, international agencies, government ministries, think-tanks, research institutes and private-sector organisations.

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Entry requirements

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 normally be in anthropology or another humanities or social sciences subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement. English language: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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