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International Development, MPhil

University of Birmingham, the United Kingdom

University of Birmingham

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MPhilPart-time2 yearsSeptemberGBP 4180 per yearGBP 15210 per year
DPhil, PhDFull-time4 yearsSeptemberGBP 4180 per yearGBP 15210 per year

About International Development, MPhil - at University of Birmingham

International Development Department (IDD) research students explore a wide variety of topics in international development and public management. We offer two types of research degree: MPhil and PhD. These research programmes offer the opportunity to pursue original research under the guidance of an academic supervisor within an active research environment. In addition, training in research methods is provided and a training plan is drawn up to suit each student. The School of Government and Society brings together academic staff, research fellows and doctoral researchers across the Social Sciences. The School is one of the leading UK and international centres for Politics, International Relations, International Development, Sociology and European Studies.

IDD research students explore a wide variety of topics in international development and public management. Research areas include: Conflict and post conflict reconstruction; Natural resource governance, management and livelihoods; Anti-corruption and good governance; Urban poverty and management; Religion and development; Participatory approaches; Public sector management; Decentralisation. IDD is committed to encouraging new thinking in the fields of development and public management. Studying for a degree by research with IDD means being part of an active research and practitioner community that will support you in accomplishing your academic goals.

All students studying for a research degree pursue their own original research under the guidance of a supervisor and the support of another academic staff member as co-supervisor. This freedom is often attractive to people planning a career in academic or training institutions or who aim to work in policy planning units of public sector agencies. An individual training plan is drawn up to meet the needs of each student, based on a training needs assessment, covering both discipline-specific and transferable skills. Any gaps in their own skills portfolio identified by students can be filled during their period of study through attending courses offered by the department or the University. Each student is assigned their own space and computer.

Entry requirements

Students need to have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

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