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PhD Global Development at University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia, United Kingdom

Programme overview

We are a top tier, research-led university and are committed to making a substantial impact on the global challenges facing society. Our postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances. Staff research interests in Global Development include: Agriculture, nutrition and health Behavioural and experimental economics Climate change, adaptation and disaster risk management Development aid and practice Education, childhood and youth Environmental justice/indigenous rights Gender and inequality Impact evaluation Media and humanitarian communication Migration The state, governance and conflict Water security Working closely with an academic supervisor gives you the support to carry out your own independent research and make your own mark.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Global Development  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: The School of Global Development accepts research students to start on 1 October.  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We offer PhD degrees in full-time and part-time formats. Visit our information pages for details.

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Entry requirements

The minimum academic requirement for entry to a doctoral degree is a UK upper second class undergraduate honours degree and a Master's degree, or equivalent. If English is not your first language or you are from a country that is not on the UKVI list of English speaking countries, you may be required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language. Further information on English language requirements can be found on our information pages.

Intake: The School of Global Development accepts research students to start on 1 October.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate/research

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