Social Development MA at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Explore social development in policy, planning and practice. Gain the skills and perspectives to address social inequalities and achieve global justice. On this course, you'll analyse the social causes of key global development challenges. How can we tackle the root causes of social inequalities? How can we design bottom up social development policies to achieve global justice? You'll learn critical perspectives and practical skills so that you can work towards innovative solutions for these challenges.

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: Concepts of Social Development, Critical Debates in Development Theory, Research Methods and Professional Skills, Dissertation (Social Development).

Career pathways

Graduates have progressed into fields including 1st, in the world for Development Studies, (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026), 11th, in the UK for Social Sciences.

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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 preferably be in a social sciences or humanities 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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