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PostgraduateMA

Anthropology for Global Development Practice

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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1 yearDuration
£22,575Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Anthropology for Global Development Practice at University of Sussex. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) 7th in the UK for our research overall in Anthropology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) Top 100 in the world for Anthropology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) About the course This course is for you if you have experience, or are considering a career, in the development field. Our experts work at the intersection of social anthropology and development studies. Globally, Sussex is well-known for its teaching and research in international development. International tuition fees are £22,575 per year, home/UK fees are £11,025 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Anthropological Approaches to Development
Ethnographic Field Methods and Research Design
Development Policy and Social Change
Environmental Anthropology and Sustainability
Medical Anthropology and Global Health
Human Rights
Advocacy and Social Justice
Dissertation Research Project
Development in Practice: Case Studies and Fieldwork
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,575

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£22,575

Home Student Fee

£11,025

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£34,500
3 years£19,500£25,500£31,000
5 years£25,000£33,000£42,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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