MA Gender and Development in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex

Marking its 30th year recently, this program stands as one of the most enduring degrees focused on gender and development studies.

You'll acquire comprehensive insights into feminist discourse while connecting these ideas to gender-focused policies and initiatives. The curriculum provides deep analytical tools for examining topics through an intersectional gender perspective, including:

economic and political advancement for women
the intersection of political economy, environmental issues, and feminist activism for equity
explorations of sexuality, masculinity, and disability studies.
Our innovative approach redefines conventional gender concepts. We embrace complex, evolving understandings of gender and biological sex, examining their dynamic interplay. Graduates develop essential competencies for engaging in gender-related research, policy development, and program execution.

Hosted by the Institute of Development Studies, this program leverages our globally recognized faculty's knowledge and our extensive network of international partner organizations. All instructors maintain active professional involvement, contributing to influential policy programs and pioneering academic investigations.