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International Development (Global Studies) at University of Sussex - UCAS

University of Sussex

Degree level: Postgraduate

International Development (Global Studies) (Research)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) Join our lively community of doctoral researchers and address some of the most important current issues in international development. Our PhD is among the most diverse in the world, in terms of supervisors and students, and topics being researched. All our doctoral projects engage with the global challenges that face societies across the world today. You’ll work with a range of experts from across the natural and social sciences whose cutting-edge original research has made a significant impact on individuals, institutions and societies around the world. In the School of Global Studies, we host one of the UK’s largest doctoral research communities in International Development, and here students have a voice and an identity! Areas of study Our research interests are in fields such as:

  • environment, resources and mobilisation
  • gender, sexuality and conflict
  • human rights and welfare
  • humanitarian design and citizen aid
  • markets, labour and finance
  • migration and mobility.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.

Entry requirements

You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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International Development (Global Studies) at University of Sussex - UCAS