Corruption threatens our livelihoods. It’s a source of conflict, inequity and distrust. In many places it’s emerging in novel ways with damaging impacts on society. Join us if you want to develop your understanding of what corruption is, where and why it happens, and what we can do about it.
On this unique UK Masters course, you’ll explore:
Taking you from theory to practice, this course will prepare you to identify corruption in diverse contexts. You'll learn to design and implement appropriate anti-corruption responses.
You'll study with experts in the internationally renowned Centre for the Study of Corruption . They’ll share their research expertise and policy experience from working with international agencies including the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, UK Home Office, and others.
As part of our vibrant research community, you can build your network by engaging with our faculty, visiting researchers, guest speakers, doctoral researchers and our global alumni network.
You can boost your career prospects by working with a non-governmental organisation (NGO), regulatory body or other suitable organisation on an integrated internship.
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Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS
We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.
We accept IELTS Online.
Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below
169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill.
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced
169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill.
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency
110 overall, with no component score below 105. Duolingo English test scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
Standard level (65 overall, including at least 60 in each component).
LanguageCert Academic SELT scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about LanguageCert Academic SELT
We only accept LanguageCert when taken at SELT Test Centres.
We do not accept the online version. We also do not accept the non-SELT version.
International ESOL SELT B2 with a minimum of 36 in each component.
LanguageCert International ESOL scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about LanguageCert SELT
We only accept LanguageCert when taken at SELT Test Centres. We do not accept the online version.
Standard level (6 overall, including at least 5 in each component)
Oxford ELLT scores are valid for 18 months from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
Register to complete the OI ELLT and use our 10% discount code at check out: SUSX10.
We accept Oxford ELLT Global and Oxford ELLT Digital.