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Postgraduate Study

Course closed:

Development Studies is no longer accepting new applications.

Funding Opportunities

The Centre (via the Department of Politics and International Studies) puts forward a number of students each year for AHRC and ESRC studentships.

General Funding Opportunities


Fees and Maintenance

My fee status is:

What Is My Fee Status?

I shall have the following financial dependants:

Your Estimated Annual Commitment:

Component Cost
University Composition Fee £7,857
Maintenance £13,440
Total Annual Commitment £21,297

There might be additional costs linked to fieldwork (flights, accommodation during fieldwork, etc...). No estimate can be given as this is entirely dependent on the nature of each individual research project. Applicants should consider this carefully before applying for the course. There is only limited financial help available through the Department to support the costs of fieldwork. 

Key Information


3-4 years full-time

Doctor of Philosophy

Centre of Development Studies

Enquiries

Course on Department Website

Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 5, 2016
Application deadline
March 30, 2017
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2017

All deadlines are 12:00pm UK time on the date stated. Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Gates Cambridge (USA)
Oct. 12, 2016
Gates Cambridge (EU)
Dec. 7, 2016
All Overseas
Dec. 7, 2016
All EU & Home (not Gates)
Jan. 4, 2017

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