Overview
At the King's College London, we offer a degree in Development Studies with Reference to Emerging Economies. Research expertise spans political science, sociology, social anthropology, development economics, history, geography and management. We have strong regional expertise and collaborations in Latin America and SE Asia, in China and India.
Features
- The African Leadership Centre hosted by DID brings unique connections with the African continent and offers a separate programme in Leadership Studies with reference to Security and Development.
Accreditation
Officially accredited/recognized by the Privy Council, King's College London (KCL) is a large (enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. King's College London (KCL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A growing number of middle-income countries challenge conventional understandings of development. Much is to be learned from the experiences of the processes of change in these different nations, societies, and economies.
- Staff expertise includes political science, development economics, political economy, sociology, anthropology, management studies and development studies.
- Our supervisors accept original projects that explore how development processes occur in different ways and at different scales and levels, from global to local to familial.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics International Development View 82 other PhDs in Economics in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master's degree is usually required.
- In exceptional circumstances only, a Bachelor's degree with 1st class or high 2:1 honours.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
26070 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26070 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
6936 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6936 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for London
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Scholarships Information
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