The MA in War: History and Politics is an interdisciplinary course that focuses on modern history. It brings together current scholar debates from a range of specialist areas, exploring the causes, experience,...Read more
In this course, students benefit from our strong international networks. We have undertaken consultancy and commissioned work in a range of fields including: human rights, development studies and security. ...Read more
This course develops the analytical and practical skills required to address some of today’s most pressing global challenges including inequality, sustainability and security. Based at IDS, you’ll learn...Read more
Ideas in Development and Policy, Evidence and Practice (10 Credits) - Core
Research Design (15 Credits) - Core
Economic Perspectives on Development OR Gender, Identity and Inclusion OR Political Economy Perspectives on Development OR Power and Social Perspectives on Development (30 Credits) - Core
Dissertation Development Studies (45 Credits) - Core
International Relations and International Development Pre-masters Programme
The International Relations and International Development Pre-Masters course is a one or two semester course leading to a range of Masters degrees. It is designed for international students, to provide...Read more
Our MA brings together social theory, political theory and philosophy. You learn about the history of social and political thought, and study political and social movements. Our course covers both historical...Read more
IDS is a leading global institution for development research, teaching and learning, and impact and communications, based at the University of Sussex. The University of Sussex is ranked first in the world...Read more
Politics is inextricable from human society and our teaching reflects this. Our interdisciplinary approach goes beyond the academic divisions between sociology and social theory, and political theory...Read more
This unique masters degree enables students to explore the challenges of power relations, participation and citizen engagement, and what it means to facilitate change processes in pursuit of social justice. ...Read more
In this course, students benefit from our strong international networks. We have undertaken consultancy and commissioned work in a range of fields including: human rights, development studies and security. ...Read more
This degree (formerly called the MA Governance and Development) provides you with a theoretical and practical understanding of debates on political change and how public authority is created and exercised. ...Read more
Politics is inextricable from human society and our teaching reflects this. Our interdisciplinary approach goes beyond the academic divisions between sociology and social theory, and political theory...Read more
In this course, from science and technology capability building in developing countries, to policy and regulation in energy and high technology industries, to rethinking sustainable development – our...Read more
In this course, students will work with expert faculty at the cutting-edge of politics, covering Britain, Europe and international issues. We have particular interests in foreign policy, energy issues,...Read more
In this course, from science and technology capability building in developing countries, to policy and regulation in energy and high technology industries, to rethinking sustainable development – our...Read more
This MA analyses the complex relationships that lie at the heart of this development-security nexus in the global south. Students will explore: how cycles of insecurity and violence affect development,...Read more
In this course, students will work with expert faculty at the cutting-edge of politics, covering Britain, Europe and international issues. We have particular interests in foreign policy, energy issues,...Read more
This course explores how people engage with each other and with decision-makers in pursuit of social justice. Designed for experienced practitioners, this MA combines coursework with work-based learning...Read more
Our interdisciplinary approach gives you a distinctive and critical grounding in international development and migration studies. Learning from our faculty who have detailed and extensive knowledge from...Read more
International Accounting and Corporate Governance MSc
This course brings into focus the themes of: Sustainability; Ethics; corporate and social responsibility. You gain a rigorous foundation in the application and critical evaluation of management accounting,...Read more
International relations have been thrust directly into our everyday lives. This requires us to reflect on them systematically. Our course takes the exciting and troubling times we live in as its starting point. ...Read more