The world is shaped by global challenges such as climate change, new conflicts, changing migration patterns and deepening inequalities. At Sussex, youll explore these issues. Youll look at the institutional legacies and structures of power that shape them, and youll examine what's being done to address them. Youll learn from specialists in areas such as climate justice, markets and finance, gender and sexuality, social justice and rights, health and new technologies. Building on our expertise, youll develop the critical knowledge and practical tools to be part of the change you want to see in the world. <br><br>On your course, youll take an interdisciplinary view. Youll learn about global challenges from different perspectives including Anthropology, Geography, International Relations, Education and Economics. Throughout your studies, youll: learn about the root causes of poverty and inequality from a global perspective of social justice challenge simplistic understandings of what development is, who it is for and who it is done by understand how development practitioners, policy-makers, social movements and affected communities around the world are responding to new challenges collaborate with fellow students to design creative and innovative responses to work towards alternative futures take electives from other subjects from philosophy to law and modern languages to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests. Youll become a part of a vibrant and welcoming community of staff and students passionate about achieving greater social and environmental justice. When you graduate, youll have the knowledge and critical hope you need to participate in creating just and equitable change. Youll have the skills and confidence to start a rewarding global career in areas such as development policy, practice or advocacy.