Program Overview
The PhD in International Development is a research-based degree focusing on real-world impact. Students conduct original research under expert guidance, culminating in an 80,000-word thesis. The program includes research training modules, optional coursework, and a tailored training plan to enhance skills. Graduates develop specialist knowledge and professional abilities for careers in various settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The PhD in International Development is a research-based degree that allows students to conduct original research under the guidance of academic supervisors. The program focuses on real-world impact and culminates in an 80,000-word thesis. Students will take research training modules in their first year and may attend further courses offered by the Department or the University to enhance their skills.
Assessment:
The program culminates in an 80,000-word thesis.
Teaching:
Students will take a number of research training modules in their first year. They may also attend further courses offered by the Department or the University.
Careers:
Completing this research degree will cultivate specialist knowledge in your field and professional skills for a range of career settings.
Other:
The International Development Department (IDD) is committed to encouraging new thinking in the fields of development studies, global politics, and public policy. IDD is part of the School of Government, one of the leading UK and international centres for governance, politics, international development, and public management. The School of Government offers much more than a degree. As a doctoral student here, you have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of research events with staff and other doctoral students, including a PGR Colloquium and departmental speaker series. In addition, an individual training plan is drawn up to meet the needs of each student, covering coursework and skills development. The Department is particularly interested in receiving applications on the following themes:
- Conflict and post conflict reconstruction
- Governance and politics of development
- Natural resource governance, management and livelihoods
- Politics of environmental change and sustainable development
- Inequality, poverty, and anti-corruption
- Democracy and authoritarianism
- Public sector management and decentralisation
