Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (3 - 4 years)
- Part-time: 48 months (4 - 7 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
We accept applications all year-round.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Blackheath, United Kingdom
Overview
Research in Development Studies at University of Greenwich gives you the opportunity to investigate key global social-scientific areas, such as sustainable development, economic growth and poverty reduction, primarily in developing countries.
Features
- The NRI has a rapidly growing programme of research at MPhil and PhD level on interdisciplinary topics relating to development in the South and in Europe.
- The Livelihoods and Institutions Department works on themes related to natural resources, environment and development, while the Food and Markets Department works on economics-based issues of development.
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Programme Structure
Curriculum
- PhD supervisors in Development Studies are research-active staff in the Livelihoods and Institutions Department and the Food and Markets Department of the Natural Resources Institute.
- Their backgrounds are in social anthropology, sociology, development economics, agricultural economics and other related subjects, and all have first-hand experience of intensive research in developing countries.
- Where appropriate, research students can also receive co-supervision from NRI colleagues in the agricultural, food or environmental sciences.
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate (honours) degree with minimum 2:1 (or equivalent), or a Master’s degree with minimum 60% overall (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
- Applicants who don’t meet the above but have significant experience may be considered subject to the approval of the Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange and the Programme Leader.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 32,725 AUD / year (≈ 17,450 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 8,975 AUD / year (≈ 4,786 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part time
- Home: £2,393 per year
- International: £8,725 per year
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