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Academic Excellence in Development
The Centre of Development Studies provides a dedicated focus for students wishing to undertake an MPhil or PhD in the area of development. We offer interdisciplinary training designed to keep pace with the shifting realities of the developing world and the evolving demands of careers in global development.
MPhil in Development Studies
The MPhil in Development Studies is a nine-month, full-time course providing a firm grounding in the political economics of the developing world. Our curriculum integrates:
- sociology and anthropology
- law and management
- political science and economics
We recognise that critical issues—such as poverty and inequality, population growth, the construction of the institutions of a market economy, war and human rights, democratisation—cannot be fully understood without this rigorous, multi-faceted perspective.
PhD in Development Studies
The PhD in Development Studies is a full-time course, structured as a three year programme.
- Timeline: Students are expected to submit a full draft of their thesis at the end of the third year or soon after.
- Examination: The final thesis should be Students should submitted for viva examination during their 4th year.