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PhD of International Development

University of Birmingham

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

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University of Birmingham campus

About the program

A one-year taught masters preparing graduates for international development work.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Learners studying International Development can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
  • Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
  • Audience and ethical considerations
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Development and humanitarian careers overseas or in Ireland
  • Field management
  • Head-office support
  • Development education

Curriculum

  • Ninety ECTS: four compulsory taught modules (35 credits) on contemporary global issues or development theory
  • Participatory development practice
  • Gender
  • Identity and inclusion
  • And research methods
  • Plus optional modules and a dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Course page entry requirement: A good Honours Degree in a relevant field. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject, Research proposal and supervisor for self-funded projects.

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Research Proposal
  • Academic References
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
  2. Qualifications
  3. A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year£24,000 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£34,827 GBP

Program details

CampusBirmingham
Faculty or schoolCollege of Social Sciences
DepartmentPolitics Development and International Relations
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.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.