Course summary
Develop the analytical and practical skills required to address some of today’s most pressing global challenges including inequality, sustainability and security with a Master’s in Development Studies. Based at IDS, you’ll learn how to approach development problems with creativity, confidence and the ability to work collaboratively. You’ll develop an understanding of the main debates in development, and engage in informed and critical ways with professionals from diverse backgrounds. World-leaders in development studies The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally. IDS is ranked first in the world for development studies, in partnership with the University of Sussex. Who is the degree for? A hallmark of this degree is the diversity of cultures, experience and perspectives that our students bring. Successful applicants will have some practical experience in development alongside an interest in critical academic enquiry. We welcome applicants with a broad range of career trajectories.
Modules
Autumn Ideas in Development and Policy, Evidence and Practice (core) Economic Perspectives on Development Gender, Identity and Inclusion Political Economy Perspectives on Development Power and Social Perspectives on Development Spring Aid and Poverty: the Political Economy of International Development Assistance Business as a Development Actor Climate Change and Development Competing in the Green Economy Debating Poverty and Vulnerability: Policy and Programming Democracy and Public Policy Designing Critical Enquiry Development in Cities Governance of Violent Conflict and (In)security Health and Development Nutrition Poverty, Violence and Conflict Public Financial Management Reflective and Creative Practice for Social Change Research Design (core) Sustainability and Policy Processes: Issues in Agriculture, Environment and Health The Politics of Gender Theory and Practice of Impact Evaluation Unruly Politics Summer Dissertation Development Studies (core)
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through term papers, coursework assignments, presentations, practical exercises, and a 10,000 word dissertation.
Entry requirements
Successful applicants will have a first or upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree in the social sciences or a related subject, and preferably one year of development-related work experience. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed two-page personal statement, explaining why you are applying for the degree and the relevance of your previous experience. The course is taught in English. To derive the maximum benefit from the course, participants should be proficient in English and able to take an active part in discussions. The minimum requirement is, for example, an IELTS grade of 7.0 overall and no less than 6.5 in each section of the IELTS test.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
More scholarships are available for MA and MSc courses, some are open to everyone and other open to people from particular country’s full details below at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/masters-scholarships and https://www.daad.de/de/ and https://www.lanekassen.no/
Provider information
Institute of Development Studies
University of Sussex
Library Road
Falmer
Brighton
BN1 9RE