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23 PhD programmes in International Development in United Kingdom

International and Rural Development
At the University of Reading, we offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in International and Rural Development.

Global Ethics
Conduct your own Global Ethics research with the support of experts from the Department of Philosophy from University of Birmingham. Explore key ethical issues that have a real-world impact on people's lives.

International Development
Study this International Development programme from SOAS University of London to realise your potential to define and solve pressing global forces and transform the world with your research impact.

International Development
Pursue the International Development degree at the University of Birmingham, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact.

Global Challenges and Transformations
Conduct advanced research on global challenges and transformations in an innovative interdisciplinary school with the Global Challenges and Transformations programme at University of Bristol.
Migration Studies
As a Migration Studies DPhil student from University of Oxford you will undertake your own original research project under the guidance of your supervisor.
International Development (Global Studies)
Join our lively community of doctoral researchers at the University of Sussex and address some of the most important current issues in International Development (Global Studies).
Development Studies
Our Natural Resource Institute (NRI) in Medway at University of Greenwich provides an ideal environment for innovative and original research in Development Studies.
International Development
The DPhil in International Development at University of Oxford provides an opportunity for outstanding students to pursue in-depth multi- and interdisciplinary research, guided by leading scholars in the field, into processes of social, political and economic development and change in the global South.
Global Health and Development Research
The School of Life, Health and Chemical Science at The Open University UK has a strong track record of engagement with Global Health and Development Research projects.
Educational Research and Development
This Educational Research and Development at University of Lincoln is a research qualification aimed at those who are, or aspire to be, senior academic or administrative leaders of primary, secondary, or tertiary educational institutions, or university lecturers and researchers.
Development Studies (IDS)
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally, through our world-class research, learning and teaching at the University of Sussex.
States, Political Systems and Development
Our research in States, Political Systems and Development at The Open University UK seeks to shed light on how the state becomes a driver and an agent of development while contributing to the construction of alternative political systems that challenge the current conceptualisation and practice of development.
Economics of Development and Structural Change
Uneven development between countries can be attributed to structural differences in how their economies are organised and depend on each other. This Economics of Development and Structural Change programme is offered at The Open University UK.
International Development
Develop a deep understanding of complex processes of social, political and economic change, and produce original research on international development themes. Learn more at the International Development programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.
International Education and Development
The PhD in International Education and Development at the University of Sussex gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in the field of development and education and to hone advanced research skills in methodologies appropriate for contexts in low-income countries.
Development Studies
A PhD in Development Studies at Swansea University enables you to pursue a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.
Conflict, Security and Development
Conflict, Security and Development research at The Open University UK scrutinises and re-thinks the impacts of community engagements, international aid, peacebuilding interventions, socio-economic development towards unilinear cycles of violence and efforts deployed to achieve inclusive development and sustainable peace.
Health Systems and Development
Emerging life science technologies and innovations have the potential to revolutionise healthcare and improve human welfare in developing countries. This Health Systems and Development programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Inclusive Innovation and Development
The Development Policy and Practice Group carries out interdisciplinary research in science, technology and innovation systems, global justice, politics of development and development management. This Inclusive Innovation and Development programme is offered at The Open University UK.