48 monthsProgramme duration
23,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, Apr, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Join our lively community of doctoral researchers and address some of the most important current issues in international development.
Our PhD is among the most diverse in the world in terms of supervisors, students and research topics. All our doctoral projects engage with the global challenges that face societies across the world today. You’ll work with a range of experts from across the natural and social sciences whose cutting-edge original research has made a significant impact on individuals, institutions and societies around the world.
In the School of Global Studies, we host one of the UK’s largest doctoral research communities in International Development. Here, students have a voice and an identity.
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Join our lively community of doctoral researchers and address some of the most important current issues in international development.
Our PhD is among the most diverse in the world in terms of supervisors, students and research topics. All our doctoral projects engage with the global challenges that face societies across the world today. You’ll work with a range of experts from across the natural and social sciences whose cutting-edge original research has made a significant impact on individuals, institutions and societies around the world.
In the School of Global Studies, we host one of the UK’s largest doctoral research communities in International Development. Here, students have a voice and an identity.
Admission Requirements
- You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
Subject-specific requirements
- Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
- We also offer a Doctoral pathway which incorporates the MSc in Social Research Methods or further specialist research training modules within Year 1 for those without the required research training. Further information about this doctoral pathway can be found here
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