Program Overview
The Globalisation at University of Sussex is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Globalisation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Globalisation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Business as a Development Actor
- Competing in the Global Economy
- Dissertation Globalisation and Development
- Ideas in Development and Policy, Evidence and Practice
- The Political Economy of Globalisation and Development
- Professional Skills for Development
- Research Design
- Aid and Poverty: the Political Economy of International Development Assistance
- Analysing Poverty, Vulnerability and Inequality
- Climate Change and Development
- Decentralisation and local government
- Emerging Powers and International Development
- Global Governance
- Governance of Violent Conflict and (In)security
- Health and Development
- Impact Evaluation
- Law, Rights and Development
- Nutrition
- Politics of Implementing Gender and Development
- Poverty, Violence and Conflict
- Public Financial Management
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
- Sexuality and Masculinity in Gender and Development
- SOUR - unruly politics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
An upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above in the social sciences or a related discipline, and preferably two years\' development-related work experience. Applicants with experience or knowledge of private-sector engagement are also welcome to apply.\xc2\xa0
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed, two-page personal statement. The statement of interest and relevant work experience are important criteria for selection. In the statement of interest, clearly explain how your work experience and professional objectives align with the course content.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sussex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Sussex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 1 August 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months