PhD International Development at University of Birmingham

Programme 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.

Department: Politics, Development and International Relations | Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time on campus, 4 or 8 years distance learning | Study mode: online/full-time/part-time | Intake: September but other dates may be negotiated | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our PhD in International Development prepares you for a range of impactful careers. You’ll gain advanced research skills and expertise, opening doors to roles in academia, policy-making, global NGOs, and international development organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good Honours degree in a relevant field, but the application may also be supported by appropriate work experience. PhD: Excellent undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Typically the latter will be a taught masters degree, including a dissertation. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,400 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 24,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: September but other dates may be negotiated

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time on campus, 4 or 8 years distance learning

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=COS090

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