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.
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 has been ranked first in the world for development studies, in partnership with the University of Sussex for nine years in a row.
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.
The academic year starts in September and has three terms.
This degree offers a wide choice of module options, allowing students flexibility to choose their area of interest and grow intellectually within the overall degree framework.
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.
In the summer term you will research and write a 10,000 word dissertation under the supervision of a faculty member.
While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.
The links below will take you to the University of Sussex’s website to find out more about each module.
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We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, we may need to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.
