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PhD of Development Studies

University of Greenwich

  • Chatham, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A research degree at the Natural Resources Institute focused on development studies.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and undertake an original research project in Development Studies. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • Industry
  • Government and academia roles

Curriculum

  • Specialisms include agricultural commodity marketing
  • Farm technology impacts
  • Farmer innovation
  • Rural finance and governance
  • Socio-ecological systems and climate adaptation. Students usually register for an MPhil and transfer to PhD after a one-year review
  • Assessment is by thesis and viva.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree 2:1 or Master's 60% in a relevant discipline
  • Research proposal (~1
  • 500 Words)
  • CV
  • 2 References and interview
  • Applicants without these but with significant experience considered by the Associate Dean.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree 2:1 or Master's 60% in a relevant discipline, Research proposal (~1, 500 Words), CV, 2 References and interview, Applicants without these but with significant experience considered by the Associate Dean.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry criteria and available intakes. Prepare academic and language evidence required for the course. Submit the application through the institution or authorised admissions partner. Follow instructions in any offer and arrange immigration permission if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,700 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£29,527 GBP

Program details

CampusMedway Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Engineering and Science
DepartmentNatural Resources Institute
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.