Course summary
This degree provides you with a theoretical and practical understanding of debates on political change and how public authority is created and exercised. With this Masters in Public Policy based at IDS, you’ll build your critical and analytical skills, and improve your ability to develop and implement policies across state and non-state organisations. 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? We welcome applicants with a broad range of career trajectories. Successful applicants will have some practical experience in development alongside an interest in critical academic enquiry. The majority of MA Governance, Development and Public Policy students are experienced professionals, having worked in government, private sector, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral donor and lending agencies, as well as UN agencies. Our students bring a vast diversity of cultures, experience and perspectives – alumni from this course have come from over 70 countries and work or have worked in over 150 countries.
Modules
Autumn Making Public Policy (core) Political Economy Perspectives on Development (core) Spring Democracy and Public Policy (core) Aid and Poverty: the Political Economy of International Development Assistance Climate Change and Development Competing in the Green Economy 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) The Politics of Gender Theory and Practice of Impact Evaluation Unruly Politics Summer Dissertation Governance, Development and Public Policy (core)
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through term papers, coursework assignments, presentations, exams, 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 related subject, and preferably at least one year of development-related work experience. Applications must be accompanied by a CV and detailed two-page personal statement, explaining why you are applying for the degree, the relevance of your previous experience, and what will you contribute to the cohort. 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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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