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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Development Policy and Management

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£3,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the PhD Development Policy and Management at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. As a PhD researcher in Development Policy and Management you will pursue research as part of a multidisciplinary research community in the  Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College , a part of the  Global Development Institute (GDI) . The Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College is a world-class 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 College aims to: - create an identity for groups of postgraduate researchers so that... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Design and Methodology in Development Studies
Development Policy Analysis and Critique
Governance and Institutional Change
Global Development Economics
Research Ethics and Responsible Conduct
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
Policy Advocacy and Knowledge Translation
Doctoral Thesis Research and Supervision
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750

Home Student Fee

£3,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
5%Studying
11%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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