MA Development Studies
Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex

The one year MA in Development Studies provides a solid grounding in international development concepts, theories and approaches. Students are equipped with the analytical and practical skills they need to engage critically in development issues and debates from a interdisciplinary perspective, and to work across the intersections of development policy, research and practice. Coming from diverse cultures and backgrounds and with a broad range of career histories, students who successfully complete the MA in Development Studies can expect to: • Understand the main development theories, concepts and debates in their historical and contemporary context, and apply this knowledge in their professional work; • Engage in an informed and critical way with professionals from diverse backgrounds concerned with development issues, in particular political science, economics, sociology and anthropology; • Approach development problems with confidence and knowledge and have the ability to work collaboratively with others to identify solutions to global development challenges.

A good honours degree in a social science or related discipline, and a minimum of one year’s experience in development-related work. Applicants from developed countries should normally have acquired relevant experience in a developing country context. The minimum acceptable level of English language competence is grade 7 overall, and no less than 6.5 in each section of the IELTS test (or equivalent).