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Interdisciplinary Global Development PhD Programme

University of York

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The IGDC runs an interdisciplinary PhD programme in Global Development which allows students to explore a global challenge in substantial detail. The programme is undertaken over three years (or six years for part-time students) with a further maximum of one year allowable for writing up and progression points at the end of year 1 and year 2. Students on the programme normally have two supervisors from different departments to encourage interdisciplinary approaches to major global challenges. Throughout the three years they will guide you through the process of clarifying and completing your doctoral thesis. Students will take two modules in the first year ‘Political Research and Analysis’ and ‘Personal and Professional Skills’ and depending on their project and research experience may take additional training provided by the University of York’s Building Research and Innovation Capacity Team, the Library and Archives, IT Services and the Academic Skills Community, such as quantitative methods, including original data collection and secondary data analysis, and qualitative methods including interviews, focus groups, media analysis and archival data. Students also have the opportunity to enrol in any taught modules offered by the supervisors’ departments and other departments in related fields of enquiry and may apply for teaching opportunities in the supervisors’ departments. Most students will undertake a period of fieldwork in the second year for which we offer some financial support. They will join a vibrant ‘global development’ PhD student network which organises reading groups and other events, and will have the opportunity to hear leading academics and development practitioners from around the world in seminars, webinars, workshops and conferences organised by the IGDC. We encourage applications from outstanding candidates who are committed to addressing major global development challenges through interdisciplinary research. We are particularly keen on supporting PhD projects that fit within our research priorities of Social Justice, Global Health, and Sustainable Environments and that respect our commitment to global justice.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 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

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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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).
The University of York is in the top 25 UK universities for Graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2026).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    17th out of 117 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    168 75%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    14th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 70%

    108th

    4

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