Master of Philosophy in Development Studies at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The MPhil in Development Studies seeks to provide students with a critical and reflexive programme that encourages them to examine closely the role of the main development actors, institutions, and policies and ask who actually benefits from development interventions designed and implemented within global and national power structures. The emphasis on critical reflection in this MPhil privileges analytical approaches to development as opposed to more practice-based or vocational strategies.

What you will study

The teaching for all papers predominantly takes place over the first two terms in the academic year (Michaelmas and Lent terms). iii) Dissertation The MPhil also consists of a supervised dissertation of not more than 15,000 words.

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Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a First class Honours Degree. The entry requirement for this course is a first class undergraduate degree from a UK university, or a GPA of 3.85/4 from the American system, or the international equivalent. The Admissions Committee considers several factors in addition to academic qualifications. Achieving the minimum academic requirement does not guarantee admission to the programme. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 32,022 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 46,128 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/podvmpmdv/apply

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