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Tuition Fee
GBP 21,360
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
36 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Economics | International Relations | Public Policy Studies
Area of study
Social Sciences
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 21,360
About Program

Program Overview


The PhD in International Development is a research-based degree focusing on real-world impact. Students conduct original research under expert guidance, culminating in an 80,000-word thesis. The program includes research training modules, optional coursework, and a tailored training plan to enhance skills. Graduates develop specialist knowledge and professional abilities for careers in various settings.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

The PhD in International Development is a research-based degree that allows students to conduct original research under the guidance of academic supervisors. The program focuses on real-world impact and culminates in an 80,000-word thesis. Students will take research training modules in their first year and may attend further courses offered by the Department or the University to enhance their skills.


Assessment:

The program culminates in an 80,000-word thesis.


Teaching:

Students will take a number of research training modules in their first year. They may also attend further courses offered by the Department or the University.


Careers:

Completing this research degree will cultivate specialist knowledge in your field and professional skills for a range of career settings.


Other:

The International Development Department (IDD) is committed to encouraging new thinking in the fields of development studies, global politics, and public policy. IDD is part of the School of Government, one of the leading UK and international centres for governance, politics, international development, and public management. The School of Government offers much more than a degree. As a doctoral student here, you have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of research events with staff and other doctoral students, including a PGR Colloquium and departmental speaker series. In addition, an individual training plan is drawn up to meet the needs of each student, covering coursework and skills development. The Department is particularly interested in receiving applications on the following themes:

  • Conflict and post conflict reconstruction
  • Governance and politics of development
  • Natural resource governance, management and livelihoods
  • Politics of environmental change and sustainable development
  • Inequality, poverty, and anti-corruption
  • Democracy and authoritarianism
  • Public sector management and decentralisation
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University of Birmingham Summary


Overview:

The University of Birmingham is a leading global university with a strong focus on research and innovation. It is committed to developing solutions for a thriving planet and improving the health of people around the world.


Services Offered:


Student Life and Campus Experience:

The University of Birmingham offers a welcoming environment for students, with opportunities to settle in, make new friends, discover the city of Birmingham, and prepare for their studies. The university also has a vision for its campus development in the next 20 years, aiming to enhance and refine the global campuses.


Key Reasons to Study There:

    Global Impact:

    The university's research is focused on addressing major global issues, such as climate change and global health.

    Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

    The university encourages collaboration across disciplines to drive innovation and find solutions to complex problems.

    Pioneering Breakthroughs:

    The university is known for its pioneering research and breakthroughs in various fields.

Academic Programs:


Other:

The university has five research challenge themes that guide its focus and draw on its vast expertise and resources. These themes showcase the university's pioneering breakthroughs, multidisciplinary collaboration, and significant global impact.

Total programs
960
Average ranking globally
#492
Average ranking in the country
#44
Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • MPhil: A good Honours degree in a relevant field, but the application may also be supported by appropriate work experience.
  • Applicants for the MPhil degree should provide evidence of their research ability, for example, the mark received for an undergraduate dissertation.
  • PhD: Excellent undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
  • Typically the latter will be a taught masters degree, including a dissertation. Normally candidates for the PhD programme will initially be offered a place on the MPhil programme and will be transferred to the PhD at the end of the first year, subject to a satisfactory review of progress.

Successful completion of a research thesis demands a high level of self-discipline, motivation and commitment to the subject of research. Great importance is placed on work experience, when relevant. Please contact the Department for more details.


International Requirements:

  • General: Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 14/20 from a recognised institution to be considered.
  • Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
  • Specific Country Requirements: The document provides detailed entry requirements for students from various countries, including: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, The Caribbean and West Indies, The Philippines, Türkiye, UAE, Uganda, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
  • TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) including online: PTE Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
  • Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced – minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
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