Program Overview

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PhD Development Studies / Overview

Degree Awarded

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Duration

3 years

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
• Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation (or overseas equivalent)

For the Development Economics Pathway you will need a Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in Economics or related field.

Full Entry Requirements

Available upon request.

How to Apply

Apply online, selecting PhD Development Studies then one of the below streams:

• PhD Development Studies
• PhD Development Studies (Development Economics)

Please ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, as incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Deadlines

• For consideration in internal funding competitions, you must submit your completed application by 20 January 2025.
• If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or self-funding, you must submit your application before the below deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after this date has passed.
• For September 2025 entry: 30 June 2025

Programme Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
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PhD | Y | Y | N | N

Programme Overview

• The University of Manchester was ranked in the 2nd in the UK for Development Studies research (overall GPA, REF2021).
• Work alongside a range of specialists conducting cutting-edge research in international development.
• Europe's largest dedicated development research and teaching institute.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary and diverse researcher community.
• Access an ever-growing range of lectures, seminars and masterclasses presented by staff, visiting speakers and postgraduate researchers.

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time)
  • UK students (per annum): £6,000
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £22,000
• PhD (part-time)
  • UK students (per annum): £3,000
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £11,000

Scholarships/Sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers. Details can be found via the links below.

School/Faculty Overview

See: The School.

Programmes in Related Subject Areas

• Development Studies

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