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Development Studies (IDS) PhD

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24, JAN-25

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

Study with the world leaders in Development Studies and realise your potential to transform the world

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally, through our world-class research, learning and teaching.

As a PhD researcher, you’ll join a thriving research community with more than 70 research staff and 50 postgraduate researchers. You’ll have access to research and teaching opportunities, as well as a substantial series of seminars presented by leading development professionals and practitioners.

Your time at IDS will equip you with the training needed to launch your career in academia, government, civil society, or the private sector, and make a real difference in bringing about transformative change. Our PhD graduates are defining and solving some of the world’s most pressing global challenges in their work as:

  • ministers in national governments and civil servants
  • high-level officials in development organisations such as UNDP and the World Bank
  • leaders and thinkers of civil-society and international development organisations such as ActionAid and Christian Aid
  • high-profile academics at universities across the world.

Areas of Study

We welcome submissions from researchers who share our commitment to:

  • upholding climate and environmental justice
  • reducing extreme inequities
  • fostering healthy and fulfilling lives
  • nurturing inclusive, democratic, and accountable societies.

We’re particularly interested in work that shows originality in addressing topics related to the work of our research fellows based across our ten research clusters.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,500per 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 Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England

The city of Brighton & Hove is world-famous for its openness and inclusivity. The city is only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
With world-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, Sussex has a reputation for expertise in sustainability and innovation.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    47th out of 79 12

    35th out of 80 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    125 55%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    50th

    26
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.66 73%

    65th

    12
  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    131 61%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    44th

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.79 76%

    49th

    6

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