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  Social Development - MA


University of Sussex    School of Global Studies

Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on society? The MA in Social Development at the School of Global Studies, Sussex, is the perfect programme for you. This interdisciplinary course equips you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to become a social development practitioner. Explore concepts of social development, critical debates in development theory, and research methods. With the option to undertake placements and write a dissertation based on your experience, you'll gain valuable real-world insights. Open to graduates with a 2.1 degree or above in social sciences or humanities, or relevant professional experience, this programme prepares you for a rewarding career in government, community, or international development organizations.

About the course

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.

You’ll be based in the School of Global Studies where we conduct cutting-edge research. This is a unique interdisciplinary school at Sussex with a vibrant mix of students and practitioners from around the world. If you have some experience in the field, we provide opportunities to expand and deepen your knowledge.

You’ll benefit from 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 preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.




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Scholarships

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.

Contact details
Student Funding Team
Student Life Centre
University of Sussex
Bramber House
Falmer
East Sussex
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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