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41 Master's degrees offered by the university

International Relations
Study the issues facing humanity and how these have been thrust directly into our everyday lives with the International Relations degree offered at University of Sussex.

Sexual Dissidence
Sexual Dissidence at University of Sussex is a unique, interdisciplinary MA in queer studies. Since 1991, the course has brought together dynamic, engaged students and faculty to develop cutting-edge research on sexuality. You’ll learn to bring a radical, contemporary, global approach to the study of sexuality.

Gender and Development
Gender and Development degree offered at University of Sussex will help you gain a solid understanding of debates in feminist thinking, and link them to gendered policy and programming.

International Finance and Economics
On our International Finance and Economics degree offered at University of Sussex you’ll also develop your IT, computing, writing, presentational, communication and team-working skills. In a supervised applied project, you’ll apply the skills you’ve gained and demonstrate them.

Economics and Data Science
Gain advanced knowledge of Economics and enhanced data science skills. Analyse economic policy and financial markets, using data for informed decision-making.

Psychology (Conversion)
The Psychology (Conversion) at University of Sussex is designed with a strong focus on employability (and no need for any prior formal psychology education).

Social Research Methods
This Social Research Methods degree offered at University of Sussex is for you if you’re interested in studying for a research degree in the social sciences, or want to learn about research methods.
Media, Ethics and Social Change (Online)
Explore the ways digital media is transforming the world and learn how to use it meaningfully to address social justice issues, by joining this Media, Ethics and Social Change (Online) program at University of Sussex.

International Political Economy
The global economy is reshaping all aspects of society. This affects policy, the environment and social inequalities. Studying our International Political Economy MA at University of Sussex will give you innovative perspectives on these transformations and the power struggles underlying them.

Power, Participation and Social Change
Explore the challenges of power relations, participation and citizen engagement – and what it means to facilitate change processes in pursuit of social justice with the Power, Participation and Social Change degree offered at University of Sussex.

Governance, Development and Public Policy
The Governance, Development and Public Policy degree offered at University of Sussex provides you with a theoretical and practical understanding of debates on political change and how public authority is created and exercised.

Contemporary Democratic Politics
Democracy is under pressure. Examine the forces reshaping democracy and build the skills to protect its future.

Migration and Refugee Studies
On this Migration and Refugee Studies MA at University of Sussex, you’ll tackle issues shaping the life opportunities of migrants and refugees. You’ll also explore how states, NGOs and societies – in sending, transit and settlement countries – try to address these challenges.

Gender and Media
Gender and Media degree offered at University of Sussex combines theoretical and methodological approaches from the social sciences, cultural studies and the humanities.

Development Economics
Gain a rigorous training in economics and a thorough understanding of a wide range of economic theories, concepts and methods of analysis with the Development Economics degree offered at University of Sussex.

Cultural and Creative Industries
This Cultural and Creative Industries degree offered at University of Sussex is for you if culture, technology, power and business excite and intrigue you.

Childhood and Youth Studies
We look critically at the differing political and ethical claims on childhood and youth that inform contemporary policy and practice with the Childhood and Youth Studies degree offered at University of Sussex.

Science and Technology Policy
On this Science and Technology Policy MSc at University of Sussex, you’ll learn about the language, logic and tools of policy formulation and analysis.

Gender, Violence and Conflict
Explore the intersection of gender, violence and conflict. Analyse critical and feminist approaches to understand modern issues with this Gender, Violence and Conflict degree offered at University of Sussex.

Psychological Methods
Gain a strong grounding in the methods and concepts of psychology and get advanced research training with this Psychological Methods degree offered at University of Sussex.