Program Overview
The MA in Sexual Dissidence at Sussex University is an interdisciplinary LGBTQ+ and queer studies degree offering a global perspective on contemporary issues of sexuality. It provides a strong foundation in queer theory while allowing for tailored studies. Graduates pursue diverse careers, such as policymaking, research, teaching, or arts related to queer representation.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Sexual Dissidence MA at Sussex is an interdisciplinary LGBTQ+/queer studies degree that draws on disciplines across the humanities and social sciences. It provides a radical, contemporary, and global approach to the study of sexuality.
Objectives:
- To address present-day issues of sexuality within a global context.
- To provide a firm foundation in queer theory.
- To allow students to tailor their studies to their interests.
Description:
The MA is associated with the Centre for the Study of Sexual Dissidence, a research hub for sexuality and queer studies.
Careers:
The MA is relevant to a number of career directions, including:
- Policy, activism, and international development, such as research and interventions in sexuality, rights, and health.
- Academic research related to queer studies in a wide range of fields, including literature, cultural studies, media studies, film studies, development, international relations, and anthropology.
- Teaching, including in higher education.
- Media, writing, and the arts, in particular queer representation, difference, and diversity.
Other:
The MA in Sexual Dissidence is transformative, radical, and engaged with the world we live in. It’s what Sussex is all about.
