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41 Master's degrees offered by the university

Media and Cultural Studies
Taking a cultural studies approach to the media, this Media and Cultural Studies degree offered at University of Sussex invites you to engage with key theoretical debates that bridge the arts and social sciences.

International Relations
Study the issues facing humanity and how these have been thrust directly into our everyday lives with the International Relations degree offered at University of Sussex.

Development Studies
Develop the analytical and practical skills required to address some of today’s most pressing global challenges including inequality, sustainability and security with the Development Studies degree offered at University of Sussex.

Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health degree offered at the University of Sussex will help you gain a broad understanding of mental health service provision.

Gender, Violence and Conflict
Explore the intersection of gender, violence and conflict. Analyse critical and feminist approaches to understand modern issues with this Gender, Violence and Conflict degree offered at University of Sussex.

Economics and Data Science
Gain advanced knowledge of Economics and enhanced data science skills. Analyse economic policy and financial markets, using data for informed decision-making.

Psychology (Conversion)
The Psychology (Conversion) at University of Sussex is designed with a strong focus on employability (and no need for any prior formal psychology education).
Media, Ethics and Social Change (Online)
Explore the ways digital media is transforming the world and learn how to use it meaningfully to address social justice issues, by joining this Media, Ethics and Social Change (Online) program at University of Sussex.

Science and Technology Policy
On this Science and Technology Policy MSc at University of Sussex, you’ll learn about the language, logic and tools of policy formulation and analysis.

Gender Studies
On this Gender Studies degree offered at University of Sussex, you’ll gain a deep understanding of a range of topics, from identity and the social construction of gender, to political aspects of gender and feminist research.

International Political Economy
The global economy is reshaping all aspects of society. This affects policy, the environment and social inequalities. Studying our International Political Economy MA at University of Sussex will give you innovative perspectives on these transformations and the power struggles underlying them.

Childhood and Youth Studies
We look critically at the differing political and ethical claims on childhood and youth that inform contemporary policy and practice with the Childhood and Youth Studies degree offered at University of Sussex.

Contemporary Democratic Politics
Democracy is under pressure. Examine the forces reshaping democracy and build the skills to protect its future.

Migration and Refugee Studies
On this Migration and Refugee Studies MA at University of Sussex, you’ll tackle issues shaping the life opportunities of migrants and refugees. You’ll also explore how states, NGOs and societies – in sending, transit and settlement countries – try to address these challenges.

Social and Political Thought
The Social and Political Thought degree offered at University of Sussex brings together social theory, political theory and philosophy. You learn about the history of social and political thought and study political and social movements. You’ll cover both historical traditions and contemporary developments.

Social Development
Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to become a social development practitioner. This Social Development degree offered at University of Sussex addresses the increasing focus on social aspects of development in policy, planning and practice.

Governance, Development and Public Policy
The Governance, Development and Public Policy degree offered at University of Sussex provides you with a theoretical and practical understanding of debates on political change and how public authority is created and exercised.

Cultural and Creative Industries
This Cultural and Creative Industries degree offered at University of Sussex is for you if culture, technology, power and business excite and intrigue you.

Conflict, Security and Development
Conflict, Security and Development degree offered at University of Sussex analyses the complex relationships at the heart of development and security in the Global South.

Gender and Development
Gender and Development degree offered at University of Sussex will help you gain a solid understanding of debates in feminist thinking, and link them to gendered policy and programming.