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

University of Sussex | Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 21,500
(c. USD28,727.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The true benchmark of development success lies in alleviating poverty. In this Poverty and Development MA program, you'll acquire the expertise to actively participate in shaping, executing, and evaluating both national and global poverty alleviation initiatives.

Through multidisciplinary perspectives, you'll cultivate:

comprehensive grasp of key development theories and poverty reduction strategies
strong foundation in the principles and competencies required for meaningful participation in poverty and development discourse
This program is delivered by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS).


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Subject-specific requirements
Your qualification should be in the social sciences or a related subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

IELTS (Academic) - Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component).
TOEFL (iBT) - 95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing.

Tuition GBP 21,500

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