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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
DEC-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
DEC-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
SEP
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
SEP-26
6 Years
Select a an exam type
Course overview Join our International Development Department's vibrant research community at Birmingham. Pursue your PhD, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact. Explore themes such as governance, sustainability, and inequality, and be ready to impact society through research. What makes this course different? Our PhD in International Development offers you the opportunity engage in original research guided by leading academics supporting you with personalised training within a top-ranked, research-focused environment and vibrant research community. With a focus on real-world impact, you'll explore diverse key themes such as governance, sustainability, and conflict resolution. Benefit from tailored career support combined with the programme learning outcomes to advance your expertise but also develop the skills for influential roles in academia and beyond.
You will need a good Honours degree in a relevant field, although your application may also be supported by appropriate work experience. For PhD programmes, you are expected to hold excellent undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, typically including a taught Master's degree with a dissertation. In addition to formal qualifications, a key factor in the decision to accept you onto the programme will be the quality of your research proposal and its relevance to the departments research interests. Successful completion of a research thesis requires a high level of self-discipline, motivation, and commitment to your chosen subject. If you have relevant professional experience or qualifications, these will also be considered as part of your application.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 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)
£22,110 per year
Students from EU
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£22,110 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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