International Development

1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

About the course

The world is shaped by global challenges such as climate change, new conflicts, changing migration patterns and deepening inequalities.

At Sussex, you’ll explore these issues. You’ll look at the institutional legacies and structures of power that shape them, and you’ll examine what’s being done to address them. You’ll learn from specialists in areas such as climate justice, markets and finance, gender and sexuality, social justice and rights, health and new technologies. Building on our expertise, you’ll develop the critical knowledge and practical tools to be part of the change you want to see in the world.

On your course, you’ll take an interdisciplinary view. You’ll learn about global challenges from different perspectives including Anthropology, Geography, International Relations, Education and Economics. Throughout your studies, you’ll:

- learn about the root causes of poverty and inequality from a global perspective of social justice

- challenge simplistic understandings of what development is, who it is for and who it is done by

- understand how development practitioners, policy-makers, social movements and affected communities around the world are responding to new challenges

- collaborate with fellow students to design creative and innovative responses to work towards alternative futures

-take electives from other subjects – from philosophy to law and modern languages – to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests.

You’ll become a part of a vibrant and welcoming community of staff and students passionate about achieving greater social and environmental justice.

When you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and critical hope you need to participate in creating just and equitable change. You’ll have the skills and confidence to start a rewarding global career in areas such as development policy, practice or advocacy.

About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.