Candidates pursuing research degrees at GDI are part of the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College , a multidisciplinary research community.
Development Policy and Management, Ph.D.
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About
The Brooks Doctoral College aspires to be a community of doctoral researchers contributing to socially just global development through the research of its members and their progression into leadership roles in public, private and civic institutions.
The combined field experience of our staff covers over 60 countries in Asia, Africa, Central and South America and the Pacific.
Much of this experience has been gained from working with national and international agencies where the focus has been on finding workable solutions to development problems and strengthening institutional capacities.
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 36 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Our four research themes are operationalised through the activities of multidisciplinary clusters of staff and postgraduate researchers:
- Development informatics
- Enterprise, technology and finance
- Politics and Environment
- Global urbanism
- Humanitarianism and development
- Organisations in development
- Poverty and social justice
- State-society relations
- Global production networks, trade and labour
- Migrants, refugees and asylum
English Language Requirements
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General Requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
- First or upper second class honours Bachelor degree (or international equivalent) and
- A relevant postgraduate qualification, generally a Master degree, with Merit and a minimum average grade of 60% in the taught modules and a minimum grade of 60% in the dissertation (or international equivalent)
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17000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 17000 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
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5500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5500 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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- UK/EU students (per annum): £2,750
- International students (per annum): £8,500
Living costs for Manchester
- 645 - 1200 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
UK Research Councils:- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP)Includes 1+3 and +3 studentships. Residency eligibility criteria apply.
- Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
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