Sexual Dissidence

Entry requirements

A first- or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject.

Months of entry

September

Course content

"Queer studies have become global. Issues like human rights and gay identities, neo-liberalism, globalisation, border security and immigration, international development and war, particularly the war on terror, have become more prominent. We have reached a point where it is not possible to think queer without thinking global queer."

- Cynthia Weber, Professor of International Relations

If you are looking for an interdisciplinary training in the fields of queer theory and sexuality studies then the MA in Sexual Dissidence is for you.

This unique MA is co-convened by the School of English and the School of Global Studies and provides an interdisciplinary programme with a contemporary, global approach. When the MA in Sexual Dissidence was founded 25 years ago it was the first of its kind in the UK, and one of the first in the world. It transformed the field of queer studies and also transformed the lives of many of its students.

Today, we continue to train students to bring a radical approach to the study of sexuality. The MA provides a firm foundation in queer theory and also allows you to take courses in a wide range of topics, fields, and disciplines. You also attend numerous research and arts events, such as our film club, reading group, and visiting speaker series.

This MA is associated with the Centre for the Study of Sexual Dissidence.

Course Structure

We continue to develop and update our modules for 2017 entry to ensure you have the best student experience. In addition to the course structure below, you may find it helpful to refer to the Modules list. Modules may be subject to change.

Full-time courses can also be followed part time over two years, with taught seminars in the autumn and spring terms.

Autumn term: you take Critical Issues in Queer Theory and an option from a list that may include Gender and Representation • Gendering the Postcolonial • Queering Popular Culture • Sexuality and Creative Writing • The Politics of Gender • The Renaissance Body.

Spring term: you take Global Queer and an option from a list that may include Gender and Representation • Gendering the Postcolonial • Queering Popular Culture • Sexuality and Creative Writing • The Politics of Gender • The Renaissance Body.

Summer term: supervised work on the MA dissertation.

Information for international students

Please visit: International qualifications for Masters courses or Fees and Scholarships.

Fees and funding

Please visit our website for latest fees information: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/2017/global-studies/sexual-dissidence-ma

The University of Sussex aims to attract the most talented students to postgraduate study. For full details of our scholarships please visit: Masters Scholarships

Qualification and course duration

MA

Assessment

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