Overview

Pursue your PhD, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact.

Career opportunities

The International Development programme at University of Birmingham prepares you for a range of impactful careers. You’ll gain advanced research skills and expertise, opening doors to roles in academia, policy-making, global NGOs, and international development organisations. Personalised training and extensive career support from our department will ensure you are equipped for leadership positions and real-world impact in your chosen field.

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Programme Structure

Research themes include:

Governance

Sustainability

Inequality

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

More details

If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Development View 25 other PhDs in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good Honours degree in a relevant field, but the application may also be supported by appropriate work experience.

Excellent undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Typically the latter will be a taught masters degree, including a dissertation.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22880 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5181 GBP / year

≈ 5181 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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