Study Gender and Development MA at University of Sussex in the UK, Social Work and Social Care
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Gender and Development MA

UK

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What will I learn?

You’ll gain a solid understanding of debates in feminist thinking and link them to gendered policy and programming. You’ll develop in-depth knowledge for gendered analysis using an intersectional lens on issues such as: women’s economic and political empowerment political economy, environment and feminist mobilisation for social justice sexuality, masculinity and disability. Our ground-breaking work challenges ideas about gender. We work with nuanced, fluid perspectives on gender and sex, and the ways they interact. You’ll gain the skills required to participate effectively in gender and development related research, policy-making and programme implementation. This degree is based at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) which has been at the cutting-edge of debates on Gender and Development for the last 50 years. IDS is an independent research and teaching institute located on the campus of the University of Sussex, with a close affiliation with the University. All teaching staff are active researchers in development, giving you a unique learning experience grounded in real-world challenges and solutions.

Which department am I in?

Social Work and Social Care

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in the social sciences or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Sussex

For over 60 years Sussex’s teaching, research and culture have stimulated and challenged, driving positive change at home and around the world.

  • Happiest university in the UK (Unifresher Awards 2027)
  • 1st in the world for Development Studies (QS Rankings 2026)
  • 15th in the UK for Employment Outcomes (QS Rankings 2027)
  • Beautiful campus with a welcoming global community

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