International Education and Development PhD
University of Sussex
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8 Years

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The PhD in International Education and Development gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in the field of development and education and to hone advanced research skills in methodologies appropriate for contexts in low-income countries. Our doctoral researchers come from all over the world and this PhD will help advance your professional career. Areas of study Doctoral researchers will become members of the Centre for International Education (CIE), a global leader in this ...Read more

The PhD in International Education and Development gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in the field of development and education and to hone advanced research skills in methodologies appropriate for contexts in low-income countries. Our doctoral researchers come from all over the world and this PhD will help advance your professional career. Areas of study Doctoral researchers will become members of the Centre for International Education (CIE), a global leader in this field, and will be based in the Department of Education, located in the School of Education and Social Work. Your supervisors are generally members of CIE and are global in outlook. They all share an understanding that education lies at the heart of development and poverty reduction. Their research interests include conflict and peace-building, refugee education, gender justice, critical pedagogies, inclusion, governance and global education policy. You will have opportunities to engage with other research centres in the School and across the University and to work in international and interdisciplinary ways.

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39/279
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39th
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43rd
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Rebecca
27 Nov 25

Best- The academic support, specifically regarding study skills and assignment understanding is extremely detailed through workshops and discussions. Also, I really enjoy the..Read more

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Liza
08 Nov 25

There could be more study areas, 2 main ones and apart from that there’s no other disignated areas to study can g we very..Read more

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: Youre normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your Masters-level qualification must be in a related subject area, or you must show evidence of your research experience gained in the UK or overseas education system. In exceptional circumstances, you may also be considered for this course if you dont have the academic qualifications required but can show evidence of relevant professional experience.

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£22,575 per year

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£22,575 per year

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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton United Kingdom BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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