Sexual Dissidence

Sexual Dissidence at University of Sussex is a unique, interdisciplinary MA in queer studies. Since 1991, the course has brought together dynamic, engaged students and faculty to develop cutting-edge research on sexuality. You’ll learn to bring a radical, contemporary, global approach to the study of sexuality.

Organised by the Schoolof Media, Arts and Humanities, this MA:

• addresses present-day issues of sexuality within a global context
• provides a firm foundation in queer theory
• allows you to tailor your studies to your interests.

The MAis associatedwith theCentre for the Study of Sexual Dissidence , a research hub for sexuality and queer studies.Through the Centre, you’ll have opportunities to get involved in research and arts events, and to connect with faculty and studentswho care about issues of gender and sexuality.

You’ll study in Brighton, a city known for its vibrant activist, queer and arts communities. It's also near London. So you’ll have opportunities to enrich your studies by exploring nearby events and communities.

Careers

• TheSexual DissidenceMAat University of Sussex is relevant to 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.

Courses include:

• Art's Queer Stories

• Doing Gender in Theory and Practice

• Living and Dying, Medieval to Renaissance

• Queering Popular Culture

• Techno-Feminism History and Practice