Anthropology of Development and Social Transformation - MA


University of Sussex    School of Global Studies

Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Anthropology (2) Politics & Government (30) Sociology (33)

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Are you passionate about international development and social transformation? The MA in Anthropology of Development and Social Transformation at Sussex is the perfect programme for you. With a strong focus on social anthropology and the critique of development, this course explores the impact of economic and social change on local practices and identities. You'll learn from experts in the field and have the opportunity to connect with a global network of professionals. Choose from a range of modules, including Anthropology for Development, Critical Debates in Environment and Development, and Visual, Sensory and Digital Anthropology. Entry requirements include an upper second-class honours degree or relevant professional experience. Join us and make a difference in the world.

About the course

Sussex is recognised globally for teaching and research in international development. This course is for you if you have experience, or are considering a career, in the development field.

Sussex has the largest department in the UK focusing on social anthropology and pioneered the anthropological critique of development. We examine the impact of economic and social change on local practices, meanings and identities.

The MA focuses on issues of anthropological engagement, development policy and activism. You will learn from experts. You can also connect with our global network of research partnerships, alumni and professionals in the public, private, consultancy and not-for-profit sectors.

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Entry Requirements

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Your qualification should normally be in anthropology or another humanities or social sciences subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.




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25 scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential. The scholarships are offered for one year.

Type of award
Postgraduate taught

Timetable
1 May: Deadline for all applications to be received
By 31 May: Notification to first choice and short-listed candidates
After 3 July: Notification to successful short-listed candidates if first choice candidates do not take up the scholarship.

Successful applicants
Students accepting a Chancellor's International Scholarship may be required to undertake occasional promotional or support duties for the University of Sussex at times agreed between the student and the University.

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Student Funding Team
Student Life Centre
University of Sussex
Bramber House
Falmer
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BN1 9QU
UK
Email: cisscholarships@sussex.ac.uk

Value of Scholarship(s)

50% off International Student tuition fee

Eligibility

Have applied for and accepted a place to start a Postgraduate taught degree at the University of Sussex (e.g., MA, MSc, LLM, MRes, Postgraduate Diploma, and Graduate Diploma) excluding certain degrees listed on our website.

Be assessed as liable to pay fees at the "overseas" (namely the non-EU) rate.

Have sufficient funds to meet your tuition fees and living expenses, after taking account of the possible award of a Chancellor's International Scholarship.

Students who hold other University of Sussex scholarships will not be eligible for the Chancellors International Scholarship.

Intend to remain on the programme for which the scholarship is offered.

Application Procedure

To apply for this scholarship you must first have submitted your application to study through the University of Sussex online postgraduate application system.

When you have applied for your course, apply for the scholarship using the application form.

Confirmation of submission will be sent automatically following your submission. If you do not receive this, please ensure that you check your junk/deletion folder for this notification as it may be sent directly to these folders depending on your email security settings.


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