Masters Degrees (Global Studies)

The Master in Advanced Global Studies focuses on international relations, economics, politics and law, as well as those emerging issues that challenge today’s global system, with a specific attention to the themes of human security and sustainable development. Read more

The Master’s degree provides a global, original and critical perspective on political and institutional settings, thanks to solid roots (competences, methods and analytical tools) in the analysis of political, historical, social and economic contexts in different countries. Read more

Why are hunger and obesity, food shortages and food waste concurrent development challenges? Why is food key to understanding economic, social and political struggles at global and local levels? Why is food a central issue for sustainable development? This course gives you an advanced understanding of the complex relationship between food and development. Read more

Combine development theory and practice with an in-depth understanding of African political and cultural dynamics. You’ll gain a grounding in the specific issues that development work in African contexts demands. Read more

Do you want to know more about the reasons why people migrate from the Global South? Is it because aid and development initiatives fail to meet their stated goals? Our interdisciplinary approach gives you a distinctive and critical grounding in international development and migration studies. Read more

The MLitt in Gender Studies explores the theory and history of gender studies. You will develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the ways in which gender is defined, generated, and communicated as well as learn applied skills in textual, visual, and comparative analysis. Read more

The student is equipped with the necessary expertise, tools and skills to work in the complex setting of contemporary and emerging health challenges. Read more

This MA is a unique, interdisciplinary course in queer studies. It trains you to bring a radical, contemporary and global approach to the study of sexuality. Read more

A multidisciplinary perspective on the most relevant local and global issues regarding solidarity, including citizenship, poverty, sustainability, migration, welfare reform, social movements and private initiatives. Read more

Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to become a social development practitioner. This course addresses the increasing focus on social aspects of development in policy, planning and practice. Read more

To meet the United Nations 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 we need extensive transformations in the way markets, civil society and states work in much of the world. Read more

Social media, citizen journalism, activist media, participatory media and specialised broadcast media are successfully used to inform and engage audiences outside established channels of communication for issues such as. Read more

This MA draws on Sussex’s academic expertise from across multiple disciplines. We combine internationally recognised research with fresh thinking, contributing practical insights of great value to policy-makers. Read more

This MA highlights a range of environmental and developmental challenges surrounding sustainability. You’ll gain an understanding of how policy has sought to address them. Read more

Sussex is a world leader in the anthropological study of economic life – one of the most dynamic and fast-growing areas within anthropology. Read more