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International Development (Global Studies) PhD

International Development (Global Studies) PhD

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Full time | University of Sussex | 4 years | JAN

Study mode

Full time

Duration

4 years

Start date

JAN

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Development Politics Globalisation Development Economics

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Join our lively community of doctoral researchers and address some of the most important current issues in international development.

Our PhD is among the most diverse in the world, in terms of supervisors and students, and topics being researched. All our doctoral projects engage with the global challenges that face societies across the world today. You’ll work with a range of experts from across the natural and social sciences whose cutting-edge original research has made a significant impact on individuals, institutions, and societies around the world.

In the School of Global Studies, we host one of the UK’s largest doctoral research communities in International Development, and here students have a voice and an identity!

Areas of Study

Our research interests are in fields such as:

  • environment, resources, and mobilisation
  • gender, sexuality, and conflict
  • human rights and welfare
  • humanitarian design and citizen aid
  • markets, labour, and finance
  • migration and mobility.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2024/25. Fees will become available once set by United Kingdom Research and Innovation.

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,500

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a master’s degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. We also offer a 1+3 route incorporating the MSc in Social Research Methods or further specialist research training modules within Year 1 for those without the required research training.