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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Programme overview
The University of Manchester was ranked in the 2nd in the UK for Development Studies research (overall GPA, REF2021).
Work alongside a range of specialists conducting cutting-edge research in international development.
Europe's largest dedicated development research and teaching institute.
Be part of a multidisciplinary and diverse researcher community.
Access an ever-growing range of lectures, seminars and masterclasses presented by staff, visiting speakers and postgraduate researchers.
Programme description
The PhD in Development Studies programme has two main streams.
A Development Studies stream
A Development Economics stream
The PhD in Development Studies enables you to carry out a piece of in-depth research in the area that most interests you. You will pursue research as part of a multidisciplinary research community in the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College, which is housed at the Global Development Institute.
The Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College is a world-class community of doctoral researchers contributing to social and economic development in a global context through the research of its members and their progression into leadership roles in public, private and civic institutions, etc.
The PhD Programme also offers fist-class opportunities for our students to access rigorous and high level tailored training courses as well the opportunity to access the school’s research training courses.
Career opportunities
As a postgraduate researcher, you will have access to a dedicated researcher development training to support your professional development throughout your PhD journey and beyond.
Our researcher development programme will enable you to become more aware of your developing researcher identity, equipping you with the skills you need during your PhD and prepare you to integrate into the researcher community.
At every stage of your career, you will receive relevant, effective and comprehensive professional development opportunities.
Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation (or overseas equivalent)
For the Development Economics Pathway you will need a Bachelor's and Masters Degree in Economics or related field.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£22,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£22,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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