International Development, BA (Hons)

Ranked first globally for Development Studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, the University of Sussex offers a dynamic course that addresses pressing global challenges like climate change, conflicts, migration, and inequalities. Students will explore the underlying power structures and institutional legacies shaping these issues, learning from experts in fields such as climate justice, finance, gender, social rights, health, and technology. Through an interdisciplinary lens drawing from anthropology, geography, international relations, education, and economics, participants will investigate root causes of poverty and inequality, critique traditional development concepts, analyze responses from practitioners and communities, and collaborate on innovative solutions. Electives in diverse areas like philosophy and law allow for personalized study, fostering a sense of community dedicated to social and environmental justice. Graduates emerge equipped with critical knowledge and skills for impactful careers in development policy, practice, or advocacy.Sussex is renowned for its innovative approach to education, research, and campus life, driving advancements in science, policy, and social welfare. Located on a picturesque green campus near the South Downs National Park and the lively city of Brighton & Hove, with easy access to Gatwick Airport and London, it provides an inspiring environment for students to contribute meaningfully to global change.

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