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Choosing a master’s course is a big decision, and the application process can throw up a lot of questions.
If you are considering studying at IDS, this section should help you to get a sense of what life will be like if you chose to do your master’s degree with us!
In partnership with the University of Sussex, IDS has been ranked first in the world for Development Studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for the tenth consecutive year.
We know that this ranking is important to our students, but as you will see below, it’s just one of many reasons why they chose to come and study with us!
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NEWS
How do humanitarian practitioners turn real-world frustrations into research questions? To mark World Humanitarian Day, IDS Research Fellow Philip Proudfoot joined students Romy Massaad and Erry Hakiki for a conversation…
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19 August 2026
OPINION
Across the world, numerous electoral campaigns have successfully mobilised voters by appealing to fear and resentment. Central to this approach is the construction of otherness and the division between ’us’…
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31 July 2026
OPINION
While studying at IDS, students have the opportunity to attend additional seminars and events at IDS, which supplements their learning and provides networking opportunities. Some students also choose to attend…
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28 July 2026
