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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Global Development

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,350Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Global Development at University of York is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The University of York is pleased to announce a new PhD programme in Interdisciplinary Global Development, which will take in its first cohort of students in September 2019. The programme is part of the University’s investment in the Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (IGDC), an interdisciplinary centre for research, teaching and partnership. The IGDC aims to meet major development challenges through research that spans traditional disciplinary and sectoral demands. International tuition fees are £25,350 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Global Development
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Development Studies
Quantitative Analysis for Development Research
Qualitative Research Methodologies
Development Theory and Practice
Advanced Development Economics
Global Development Policy and Governance
Doctoral Research Project
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 Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,350

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,050

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
7%Studying
12%Work & Study
11%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
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