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1. Superb resources
Research at Sussex
Research at Sussex Postgraduate studies at Sussex
From the excellent University Library, with its
globally recognised Mass Observation Archive,
to cutting-edge medical imaging equipment, the
Postgraduate studies at Sussex resources available to postgraduate students at
Sussex are impressive.
Sussex is building on its strengths by investing in
purpose-built facilities to enhance the research
environment. Almost £20 million has been
spent on research centres, including the BSMS
Medical Research Building, The Freeman Centre
and the Genome Damage and Stability Centre.
T he University of Sussex is a leading research
institution. Our reputation is international and our
award-winning faculty are engaged in high-quality
Similar investment is taking place in
infrastructure and includes a new nuclear
magnetic resonance facility and purpose-built
apparatus in cryogenic research that is among
scholarship across a broad range of subjects. Whether you the best in the world. The University has received
millions of pounds from the Science Research
are considering a postgraduate diploma, a Masters or Investment Fund (SRIF) to support our work in
a DPhil you will be joining an institution committed to biological sciences, particle physics, and science
your graduate education. and technology policy research. We are also
home to the £4-million Centre of Excellence in
Teaching and Learning in Creativity, with state-of-
the-art facilities that encourage innovative work.
Research excellence (a partnership between the Universities of Sussex
Sussex has a dynamic and thriving research and Brighton) provides fruitful opportunities for Nurturing research talent
culture. Our strengths range across the arts, biomedical research. For more information about Development of the flow of junior research talent
social sciences, science and medicine, with the exciting and innovative research activity is important to us at Sussex. Overall applications
excellence demonstrated both within individual at Sussex, see pages 8-13 and the individual to postgraduate research study at Sussex
subjects and across thematic areas. subject entries (pages 41-170). continue to grow, and we have launched a new
junior research associate scheme, which will fund
In the latest Times Higher University World Collaborative links
40 undergraduate students in summer 2008 to
Rankings 2007, Sussex is ranked in the top 25 At Sussex we recognise the importance of
in the UK, the top 50 in Europe and the top 150 develop skills in preparation for research.
supporting research through collaboration.
in the world. Within those rankings, Sussex We have important academic partnerships Funding opportunities
is ranked 5th overall in the UK in terms of the with, among others, American Express and We recognise that finding funding for
impact of its research. In science we are ranked Rolls-Royce, with the Thermo-Fluid Mechanics postgraduate study can seem daunting, but
7th in the UK for the impact and influence of our Research Centre based on campus. In 2008 we choosing a university with a strong reputation in
research (Thomson Scientific Index 2007, for the announced a new strategic partnership with the
graduate education can make your task easier.
period 2002-06). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which will enable
The quality of research at Sussex means that
Our status as a leading research university was us to work together on important research across
we attract a high level of funding every year. In
confirmed in the Higher Education Funding plant sciences and the wealth of historic archive
art and scientific materials. addition, there are the schemes that Sussex
Council’s (HEFCE) 2001 Research Assessment operates to provide financial help to both UK
Exercise (RAE). Every one of our subject areas We have also been able to announce a major and non-UK students. For example we have
was rated either grade 4 or 5, recognising collaborative partnership with a consortium a graduate assistantship scheme for doctoral
research of national and international standard of five other university physics departments
students, and a range of scholarships such as
respectively. Over 90 per cent of staff are with the creation of the South East Physics
the Chancellor’s International Scholarship.
researching at this high level, the majority in Network (SEPNet), funded by £12.5 million of
areas of international excellence. In the 2008 government grants to support vital UK science For more information, see pages 176-186.
RAE we are looking to improve our position still research, teaching and development.
further.
Over the last year, many research areas have Cross-disciplinary research at the Centre for Computational Neuroscience and Robotics
received increased research income, particularly is exploiting the interfaces between biological and computational sciences. By studying
from national research councils and other high- the navigation techniques of insects such as ants and bees, we are advancing biological
profile funding agencies. Approximately one knowledge as well as developing new kinds of robotic systems
fifth of our overall income, some £22.5 million,
comes from our research activity.
Distinguished faculty
Sussex’s international reputation helps to
attract leading researchers. We are proud to
have counted three Nobel Prize winners, 13
Fellows of the Royal Society, six Fellows of the
British Academy and a winner of the prestigious
Crafoord Prize on our faculty.
A pioneering approach to
interdisciplinarity
A refusal to be confined by traditional disciplinary
boundaries characterises some of the most
distinctive research at Sussex. For example,
research in English and other literatures enjoys
a strong international reputation, and the
prominence of researchers working in critical
theory exemplifies our interdisciplinary approach,
while the Brighton and Sussex Medical School
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2. Rodriguez’s
Research at Sussex: arts career perspective
Research at Sussex: arts Postgraduate studies at Sussex
‘I
x was attracted to study at the University of Sussex
Postgraduate studies at Sussex because of its reputation as an extremely forward-
x
thinking place. When I was looking for a supervisor
x
for
x my thesis, I was drawn to Sussex because I knew
I
x needed someone who was embedded in a lively and
vibrant research community. The vision and open-
x
mindedness of my supervisor greatly impressed me,
x
and
x I found that he was able to help and encourage
me
x throughout.
‘My thesis examined the importance of dance in
x
African culture and analysed the ways in which
x
the
x importance attributed to dance survived the
I n the past four decades the University of Sussex has
established itself as a leading research university in
the arts and humanities. American studies, art history,
Atlantic crossing and the traumatic experience of the
xx
slave trade and persisted in the new communities
x
established among the slaves in the plantations
x
of
x the Caribbean. This dance survival has already
English, European literature and culture, history, aroused interest in a number of academic studies
x
and much useful work has been done over what was
x
linguistics and English language, music and philosophy culturally lost and over what survived from African
xx
culture as a result of the horrifying experience
x
all have reputations for excellence and innovation. of
x slavery.
‘As
x a result of my studies at Sussex I was able
to
x obtain a full-time senior lecturing post at the
University of Lincoln.’
The Centre for Material Digital Culture was Rodriguez King-Dorset
Research in the arts DPhil in the field of
Sussex has always moved beyond the established to co-ordinate research into the American studies
boundaries of single disciplines, questioning cultural impacts of new media systems.
and challenging received ideas. Sussex has The Centre for Modernist Studies provides a
pioneered interdisciplinary studies in the focus for the interdisciplinary study of Anglo-
humanities, unifying a strong focus on historical American and European traditions in literary and
study with the exploration of modern and cultural modernism.
post-modern theory. Excellence in the arts and
humanities was confirmed by the last Research The Centre for Research in Opera and Music
Assessment Exercise, which awarded a top Theatre is a national and international centre for
rating to American studies, English, art history, research and development in the practice and
philosophy and music. theory of contemporary opera, musical theatre
and multimedia performance.
The international status of Sussex and
Sussex arts and humanities was powerfully The Centre for the Study of Sexual Dissidence
demonstrated by the most recent Times Higher draws together and promotes new work on
Education Supplement’s World University lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transsexual
Rankings 2007, in which the University was and transgender studies from a wide range of Masters and research programmes
ranked in the top 25 in the UK, top 50 in Europe, disciplines in the arts and humanities. Support for postgraduate study is organised
and top 150 in the world. In the most recent across our arts and humanities departments,
The Centre for Visual Fields is designed to foster
(2006) top 100 Arts and Humanities Universities creating a research community of postgraduate
research in a wide range of interests in visual
rankings, Sussex was placed 13th in the UK and students and academic staff. Building on
studies, across media, disciplines and cultures.
62nd internationally. existing strengths and faculty interests, we
The Centre for War, Representation and promote pioneering research and teaching
Research centres in the arts Society brings together a number of Sussex across disciplines.
Sussex supports several interdisciplinary faculty around the central idea that war had a
research centres: Individual subject entries for these areas can be
fundamental effect on British society in the long
found under:
The Centre for Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies 20th century.
• American studies (pages 42-43)
reflects significant interdisciplinary interest in the The Cunliffe Centre for the Study of the American
histories and cultures of colonialism, and in post- South facilitates research in the social, political, • Art history (pages 48-49)
colonial studies. economic and cultural history of the American • Creative writing (pages 72-73)
The Centre for Early Modern Studies has been South from the colonial period to the present. • English language teaching (page 98)
established to pursue interdisciplinary research The Sussex Centre for Byzantine Cultural History • English literature (pages 99-102)
in all areas of the early modern period, broadly brings together art historians, textual scholars
1350-1800. • Gender studies (pages 106-108)
and archaeologists from the Universities of
Sussex, Newcastle and Queen’s, Belfast. • History (pages 115-120)
The Centre for German-Jewish Studies is
concerned with the contribution made by The Sussex Centre for Cultural Studies brings • Linguistics and English language
German-speaking Jewish communities to together scholars from across disciplines to (pages 128-129)
modern European civilisation. support the highly distinctive and successful • Media and film studies (pages 134-137)
The Centre for Intellectual History was research work at Sussex in cultural studies. • Music (pages 142-143)
established to continue the University’s • Philosophy (pages 146-147).
distinguished tradition in intellectual history
while widening the agenda to include the history Support for students
of philosophy and religious thought and their Sussex offers a stimulating intellectual,
connections with science. social and physical environment for students
and faculty. Alongside study rooms for DPhil
The Centre for Literature and Philosophy builds students, we provide a common room, which
on Sussex’s long tradition of fruitful collaboration offers a meeting place and a venue for events.
between literature and philosophy and develops
new areas of enquiry addressing issues that arise We have an effective and friendly system of
at the intersection of the two disciplines. student support, valued by younger and mature
postgraduates alike for listening and advising.
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3. Research training
Research at Sussex: arts Postgraduate studies at Sussex
Core research education is provided in MA
courses and research supervision. Also, across
the arts and humanities we organise a series of
seminars and workshops, focusing on research
training, method and methodology for taught
and research postgraduate students.
The starting point for this interdisciplinary
approach to research education is the
recognition that, within the arts and humanities,
most issues are subject to important intellectual
controversy.
Thus, the main objective of research training at
Sussex is to stimulate reflection on some of the
central issues concerning theory and research
in the arts and humanities, provoking broad-
ranging discussion.
Sessions on subjects such as bibliographical
research, databases, competing approaches,
the use of evidence, and textual and visual
archives are accompanied by discussions on
publishing, sessions on academic writing,
preparation for the viva and careers, and advice
on funding.
We also provide graduate workshops that give
research students the opportunity to present
and discuss their findings in the setting of an
interdisciplinary academic conference.
Graduate seminars, work-in-progress sessions,
and colloquia feature regularly in many MA
and research programmes. These occasions
generate all kinds of social and intellectual European Co-operation Shamira’s
networks. From its inception, the University of Sussex perspective
has been strongly committed to European ‘I
x became interested in my subject while writing
cooperation, and Sussex now offers one of my
x MA dissertation and was attracted to Sussex
the best-supported European study abroad because of its history of interdisciplinary study.
x
programmes in Britain. SOCRATES grants provide As
x my thesis includes postcolonial and queer theory,
MA and research students in the humanities with it
x has been absolutely vital that both strands of my
substantial opportunities to study and undertake work have been supported. I’ve been able to attend
x
research at one of our European partner colloquia and seminars in specific and related
x
institutions. We are developing postgraduate subjects and these have been incredibly useful for
x
programmes and projects with the universities furthering ideas and developing my thesis.
x
Kevin’s of Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bologna, Cluj, ‘Despite being a part-time student I’ve managed,
x
perspective Gröningen, Helsinki, Konstanz, Lyon and Perugia. with the support of my supervisor and the
x
postgraduate community here, to gain teaching
x
‘I
x first came to Sussex as an undergraduate and
I’m
Funding and scholarships experience and also to present at conferences.
xx
x now researching a history DPhil looking at the
Nuremberg and Tokyo International Military Trials
For information on funding and scholarships, see Sussex has been very supportive of postgraduate
x
x
after the Second World War.
x
pages 17 and 182-186. students and three of us have set up sus(sex)ualities,
x
which is a student-led seminar series on sexual
x
‘Engagement with the postgraduate community at
x
themes. As a university-wide research space, it’s led
x
Sussex has been really enjoyable, providing many
x
x some excellent discussions.
to
opportunities, in my case, to become involved in
x
‘When I was considering where to apply for doctoral
xx
organising conferences and working on the student-
x
studies I knew that I wanted to be somewhere with
x
run
x online contemporary history journal
a strong and active postgraduate community,
(www.sussex.ac.uk/history/1-4-1.html).
x
because for me, this is the key to developing. I can
x
‘The journal offers opportunities to engage with
x
honestly say that despite all the warnings about
x
postgraduate research around the UK and beyond.
x
“the lonely life of a research student”, I’ve yet to
As
x x all articles within it are reviewed by external
experience this!’
reviewers, it works in much the same way as any
x
well-regarded print journal. Involvement with it,
x Shamira A Meghani
therefore, stands as great experience to add to an
x DPhil in English
academic CV. The same can be said of my work as an
x
associate tutor, which has helped not only with my
x
confidence in teaching but also in considering wider
xx
perspectives relating to my own research. This is an
x
experience I couldn’t have envisaged before starting
my DPhil, but it’s been invaluable.’
Kevin Reynolds
DPhil in History
Further information
For further details of programmes and for
specific contact information, refer to the subject
entries dealing with the research area or subject
of your interests (pages 41-170).
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4. Raquel’s
Research at Sussex: perspective
Research at Sussex: science Postgraduate studies at Sussex
‘After having done my first degree and my MPhil
x
science in Pure Maths, I wanted to move into studying
x
applications, so I started looking for a place to study
x
Applied Maths. Sussex has a strong group in this
x
field and that was what attracted me to study here
x
Postgraduate studies at Sussex as
x a visiting DPhil student for a short stay of six
months. The experience was fantastic. I found an
x
amazing and friendly atmosphere where I could work
x
and
x exchange ideas – not just with my postgraduate
colleagues but also with the faculty members
x
who are very inspiring and approachable. All this,
x
combined with my ambition to become a researcher
x
S ussex offers exciting research opportunities for postgraduate
study in a wide variety of related scientific disciplines. The
University has been home to the research of three Nobel Prize
helped me decide to study at Sussex.
xx
‘I’ve really enjoyed studying in such an engaging
x
and
x dynamic environment. As part of my DPhil I’ve
had
x the opportunity to become a graduate teaching
assistant – I’ve found this experience incredibly
x
winners in science and the winner of the prestigious Crafoord rewarding. I really enjoy being able to help the
x
Prize (in biosciences). We have many Fellows of the Royal undergraduates throughout their studies.’
Society on our staff, with another elected in 2007. Raquel Barreira
DPhil in Mathematics
Research in science Biology
Sussex offers many opportunities for research Genes and development; aspects of animal
and activity that crosses subject boundaries behaviour; plant science; evolution and
both within sciences and across the University natural selection (including the application
to the arts and social sciences. One of the major of mathematical theory) and ecology and
driving forces in current research at Sussex is conservation. There is also a considerable
the interdisciplinary approach to the pursuit of overlap in research interests with the Genome
knowledge at the important interfaces between Damage and Stability Centre, and the
subjects. environmental science, biochemistry and
neuroscience groups.
Research groups and centres in
science Chemistry
The research activity of Sussex in its science Chemical biology, polymer science;
Neuroscience
departments is organised into research groups, nanotechnology and molecular enzymology;
Fundamental studies of the molecular,
which are focal points for faculty, research staff chemical physics and spectroscopy; natural
cellular, electrophysiological and behavioural
and graduate students with common research product synthesis; synthetic methodology;
mechanisms of brain function including sensory
interests. Research at Sussex is carried out in organic synthesis and reactions; organometallic
physiology, hearing research, vision, motor
a flexible and adaptive fashion with recognised chemistry; materials science; transition metal, control, learning and memory.
centres of excellence acting as focal points for main group and f-element chemistry; cluster
multidisciplinary interests. science; and theoretical chemistry. Physics and astronomy
Membership of the research groups and centres Research is organised into a number of groups:
Engineering and design Astronomy Centre; Atomic, Molecular and
of excellence can be quite informal and it is not Research is organised into a number of groups:
unusual for faculty and their research students Optical Physics; Experimental Particle Physics;
Automotive Dynamics and Control Group; and Theoretical Particle Physics.
to participate in the activities of more than one Centre for Physical Electronics and Quantum
of them. Technology; Communications and Space Science Psychology
Research Group; Industrial Informatics and Research is organised into five groups: Biological
Many research groups have strong links with
Manufacturing Systems Research Centre; and and Clinical Psychology, Cognition and Language,
particular taught Masters degree programmes.
the Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Research Centre. Developmental Psychology, Perception and
Typically, these groups hold regular meetings,
Communication, as well as Social and Health
often weekly and with external speakers, to Environmental science Psychology.
discuss ongoing or published research and to Processes controlling the mobility, persistence
plan future objectives. and availability of toxic substances in soil and Support for students
An overview of the research activities in science aquatic systems. Environmental hazards, Sussex provides a supportive environment in
is provided below. For more detailed information sampling and uncertainty, endocrine disruption, which to undertake challenging taught and
on subjects of particular interest and the work and genotoxicology. research science degrees.
of specific research groups and centres of Generally, support for Masters students is
excellence, refer to the subject entries in this
Informatics
Research is organised into a number of groups: provided by the programme convenor and the
prospectus starting on page 41 or go to dissertation supervisor, and for research students
www.sussex.ac.uk/about/research Centre for VLSI and Computer Graphics;
by a supervisor and a co-supervisor, or a thesis
Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems; Foundations
committee.
Biochemistry of Computing; Human-Centred Technology;
Structural biology; gene expression and cell Natural Language Processing; Philosophy of A monitoring committee, chaired by a
signalling and genomics; genome stability and AI and Cognitive Science; Representation and departmental research degree convenor, receives
cancer. There is considerable overlap in research Cognition; and the Systems Group. formal reports from all research students and
interests between these areas and with other supervisors and co-supervisors, monitors student
Mathematics
areas within life sciences, such as the Genome progress and advises on research plans.
Research is organised into a number of groups:
Damage and Stability Centre, the Brighton and
Analysis and Partial Differential Equations; Directors of Doctoral Studies and Directors of
Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and the new
Mathematics Applied to Biology; and Numerical Taught Programmes oversee the whole process.
Centre for Chemical Biology.
Analysis and Scientific Computing. Professional student advisors are also available.
These members of faculty are assisted by the
student welfare office, which is overseen by the
Director of Student Support.
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5. Wider academic activity As part of their research training, many research
Sussex is the centre for a wide range of activity, students take courses in their first year, often
Research at Sussex: science Postgraduate studies at Sussex
and the informal atmosphere enables students drawn from courses available to Masters
to get to know each other and the research students.
teams, very quickly. Some departments and research groups
You will quickly become associated with, and organise annual residential conferences for all
integrated into, one or more of the research their research students, providing an excellent
groups mentioned above. opportunity to present work and meet other
students. Students are also encouraged to
Importantly these groups also provide a broader present their work at national and international
and informal framework of additional academic events of various kinds and some financial
support. For example, they are the focal point for support is available to fund this.
a wide range of activities enabling you to become
familiar with the various technologies that are Research/industry links
available to you and to draw on the wide range of Research is motivated by social, economic
research expertise that exists at Sussex. and industrial needs. Strong links have been
developed with local and national industry – not
Every week during term time, across the
least because most practical problems requiring
University, there is an enormous range of
research also demand an interdisciplinary
research seminars to choose from, some of
approach. We have many links with industry,
which will be highly focused on areas of special
especially in the agrochemical, engineering,
relevance to your research, and others that will
pharmaceutical and IT sectors. Support is
provide a much broader perspective in science,
provided in the form of staff consultancy and joint
philosophy, sociology and the arts.
projects, including support for students (CASE
We regard participation in a selection of these awards).
events as an essential part of the postgraduate
Relationships with industry are further exemplified
experience.
in the University’s Innovation Centre, where
Postgraduate skills training – several of the companies are involved in research
research students areas pursued by Sussex.
MPhil and DPhil degrees are awarded primarily Professional engineering standards are of
for research, but there is recognition of the particular concern to the University, and are
need for a broader formal training for graduate regulated by the professional bodies. Our
students, particularly in transferable skills. involvement is reflected in the senior positions
Research students participate in the Graduate held by our members of staff in engineering Raj’s
Training Programme, which includes a series institutions such as the Institution of Mechanical career perspective
of lectures and seminars providing a grounding Engineers.
‘Having completed a BEng in Computer Systems
x
in research and career skills such as health Social activities Engineering at Sussex I decided I wanted to continue
x
and safety, tutoring and demonstrating skills, There is a Student Committee, whose members my
x studies here by taking on a Masters degree. My
research methods and techniques, experimental welcome and look after new students, and eventual aim was to start my own web technology
x
design and statistics, computing skills, library arrange social functions and parties for students business. Sussex is one of the world-leading
x
and presentation skills, project management, and staff. They also represent student interests
universities in this field, so I knew that I wanted to
x
and career development. on the relevant University committees. We
stay here.
x
‘I found the University’s emphasis on research
x
All science postgraduates are eligible for also organise welcome and induction day, and and
x the facilities available in the labs to be really
training in skills such as time management, social functions. A variety of intramural sports useful throughout my studies. On the MRes in
x
project management, science writing, interview and games are organised on an informal basis Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence we
x
techniques and communication skills. Courses within the science departments and across the were encouraged to mix and match courses to suit
x
are delivered by members of the University and University. our
x x interests. This meant I was able to focus my
specialist external consultants. attention on the areas of computer science that I
x
Funding and scholarships knew I wanted to specialise in.
x
Many of these courses are provided by the For information on funding and scholarships, see ‘Another fantastic thing about the University is the
x
Science Postgraduate Support Group throughout pages 17 and 182-186. societies in the Student Union. I was the president of
x
the academic year. Opportunities are also the
x Asian Society and an active member of ilumus –
available to pursue topics relevant to future the Student Enterprise Society. Both helped me work
careers, such as intellectual property rights, Further information on
x my leadership skills and get a taste of what I could
budgetary control and grant writing. You will also For further details of programmes and for expect in business.
x
be encouraged to present your work regularly specific contact information, refer to the subject ‘Now, together with a Brighton-based entrepreneur
x
within the University and at national and entries dealing with the research area or subject and
x researcher, I’m running my own business,
international research conferences. of your interests (pages 41-170). Kwiqq.com, a social networking software.
x
We’re based at the Sussex Innovation Centre, a
x
business incubator on campus and, via the Career
x
Development and Employment Centre, we look to
x
get
x students involved in our business. I really like the
fact
x that the Innovation Centre was where I began my
career – I was a computer science intern here during
x
my
x BEng, so it’s really rewarding to have established
my business here.’
Raj Anand
MRes in Computer Science
and Artificial Intelligence
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6. Kavita’s
Research at Sussex:
Research at Sussex: social sciences Postgraduate studies at Sussex
career perspective
‘I
x studied Migration Studies at Sussex having
social sciences previously worked in the voluntary sector both in the
x
UK
x and abroad. I chose this programme because I
wanted to further my career by developing specialist
x
knowledge in a field that really interested me:
x
Postgraduate studies at Sussex refugees and migration.
x
‘I
x was attracted to study this at Sussex because
the
x structure of the programme was broad but the
choice of courses also gave you the opportunity to
x
specialise by focusing on quite specific elements
x
such as forced migration. Another benefit of the
x
O
degree was that we were given the option to take
x
ur research work in the social sciences is committed to courses from other MA degree programmes, which
xx
cutting-edge and critical research that addresses key I
x took advantage of by learning about international
human rights and humanitarian law. This gave me
x
social, economic, political, technological, environmental and a
x great overview of how institutions function in
refugee-producing crises.
x
cultural transformations in the contemporary world. Sussex ‘One of the greatest advantages of having a
x
has an international reputation for interdisciplinary research postgraduate degree in Migration Studies is that it
x
puts you well above the competition, especially when
x
and specialises in comparative and cross-cultural approaches. applying for jobs in the refugee sector. In addition to
x
this, the Research Methods course offered at Sussex
x
and
x the opportunities to work on short-term research
projects advertised through the Department meant
x
that I developed a great working knowledge of the
x
Research in the social sciences • Justice and Violence Research Centre research process that was crucial to helping me
x
Much of our work looks out from the University to secure jobs in this area. I now work as a research
x
• Sussex Centre for Migration Research
provide essential knowledge and skills relevant project co-ordinator at the Refugee Council. I feel
x
• Sussex Energy Group that without the degree and the other skills I got from
x
for the complexities of the 21st century and to
• Sussex European Institute Sussex, I wouldn’t be where I am today.’
enable positive change in individuals and their
societies. We are also home to world-leading institutions Kavita Brahmbhatt
Our stimulating and accessible programmes such as the Institute for Development Studies MA in Migration Studies
provide opportunities for learning, reflection and (IDS) and SPRU – Science and Technology Policy
debate in a vibrant environment. We value the Research.
existing experience of our postgraduates and www.sussex.ac.uk/about/research
are especially concerned to equip people with Masters and research programmes
the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to Sussex offers a wide range of exciting
understand the present and make the most of postgraduate opportunities through a variety of
their future. taught and research degrees. You can find our
Sussex research also influences and is involved social sciences programmes under the headings:
in policy and practice in fields such as education, • Anthropology (pages 44-46)
social work, community development, and law.
• Archaeology (page 47)
In the most recent top 100 rankings published by
• Contemporary European studies (pages
the Times Higher Education Supplement (2006),
69-71)
Sussex was ranked in the top 10 in the UK and
in the top 70 institutions worldwide for the social • Creative writing (pages 72-73) MSc programmes in research
sciences. • Development studies (pages 74-82) methods
If you wish to study for a research degree in
Research centres in the social • Economics (pages 83-85) the social sciences, or if you want to learn
sciences • Education and teaching (pages 86-90) about research methods, you might want to
Sussex is home to a number of leading • Finance (pages 104-105) consider our innovative MSc programmes in
interdisciplinary research centres of excellence, research methods. We offer two distinct MSc
which provide an unrivalled interdisciplinary • Gender studies (pages 106-108) programmes:
context for the study of the contemporary world: • Geography (pages 109-113)
• MSc in Comparative and Cross-Cultural
• Centre for Analysis of Regional Integration at • Globalisation, ethnicity and culture (page 114) Research Methods
Sussex • History (pages 115-120) • MSc in Social Research Methods.
• Centre for Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies • Human rights (page 121) These programmes are also designed as stand-
• Centre for Educational Innovation • International relations (pages 122-124) alone one-year Masters for those who wish to
• Centre for Gender Studies apply advanced research methodologies to
• Law (pages 125-127)
an area of academic or policy interest without
• Centre for Higher Education and • Management (pages 130-131) continuing to a doctorate.
Equity Research
• Media and film studies (pages 134-137) See individual subject pages for full details.
• Centre for International Education
• Medicine and health studies (pages 138-139)
• Centre for Life History and Life Writing Masters programmes support
• Migration studies (pages 140-141) The University offers a range of distinct Masters
Research
• Politics (pages 151-152) programmes, which provides the opportunity to
• Centre for Research in Health and Medicine
• Science and technology policy and explore in-depth a specific area of research or
• Centre for Responsibilities, Rights and the Law policy and practice.
management (pages 158-161)
• Centre for Social and Political Thought Programmes last for one year, and largely follow
• Social and political thought (pages 162-163)
• Centre for the Study of Parties and a common structure that includes both core and
• Social work and social care pages 164-166)
Democracies in Europe optional elements and a final dissertation.
• Sociology (pages 167-168).
• Centre for World Environmental History Our MA programmes are offered both by
• Culture, Development and Environment Centre departments and by our Interdisciplinary
Research Centres.
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