PhD Development Studies
University of Manchester · Manchester, United Kingdom
About this programme
Work alongside a range of specialists conducting cutting-edge research in Development Studies at The University of Manchester.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £22,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
Development Studies Pathway Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation (or overseas equivalent) Development Economics Pathway Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master’s Degree in Economics or related field (with strong training in economics and quantitative methods)- with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation (or overseas equivalent).
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds