Course summary
=9th in the UK for Political Sciences (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023) 9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024) About the course The global economy is reshaping all aspects of society. This affects policy, the environment and social inequalities. Studying our MA will give you innovative perspectives on these transformations and the power struggles underlying them. Study in one of the largest departments of International Relations in Europe. You’ll explore social and political aspects of economic shifts, and look at innovative practices and policies that enable change. You’ll gain novel perspectives on: -neoliberalism and alternatives -financial crises, debt and austerity -rising powers and global governance -development and inequality -multinational corporations. We host the world-renowned Centre for Global Political Economy, the Sussex Centre for Global Insecurities Research and the Centre for Advanced International Theory. You’ll learn from our multidisciplinary environment, interdisciplinary approach and, cutting-edge research. We have an international faculty and distinctive programme of events. School of Global Studies: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/global/ Sussex Centre for Global Insecurities Research: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/centres/sussex-centre-for-global-insecurities-research/ Centre for Advanced International Theory: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/centres/centre-for-advanced-international-theory/ Centre for Global Political Economy: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/centres/centre-for-global-political-economy/ About Sussex Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution. Location Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Modules
Please check our website in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2024/25.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH