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PhD in Global Development

University of York

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Combine interdisciplinary expertise to explore a global challenge and develop key skills for your career in development, academia or research.

If your passion lies in creating a just and sustainable world and transforming development policy, this doctoral degree will give you the independence to focus on a global challenge of your choice. Study with us and receive expert interdisciplinary guidance from our supportive staff.

The focus of your work will be an independent research project. We provide training which will equip you with skills in a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methods to support your growing expertise. The PhD requires a dissertation of up to 80,000 words.

Postgraduate research provides opportunities to develop your academic, creative and practical skills. You'll work independently in an academic environment where scholarship and creativity go hand-in-hand.

Tuition fees

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£ 24,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    21st out of 117 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    155 68%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    6th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.69 67%

    112th

    29

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