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The University of Edinburgh: International Development
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Social and Political Science |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The PhD in International Development is a research programme in which you will make an original contribution to knowledge by pursuing an extended and focused piece of research on a topic of interest to you.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
The PhD in International Development is a research programme in which you will make an original contribution to knowledge by pursuing an extended and focused piece of research on a topic of interest to you.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
MSc
Summary
This programme engages critically with international development and humanitarianism in theory and practice, covering processes of social, political and economic transformation around the world.
The MSc in International Development will support you in acquiring a deep understanding of development processes locally and globally, with an emphasis on combining critical academic research with hands-on perspectives that are grounded in practice.
The programme further encourages ongoing reflections about how the field of development transforms and is in constant flux: it takes stock of current and future trends and equips the next generation of experts with the knowledge and skills they will need in a rapidly changing world.
You will gain critical skills in researching development from above and from below, with an emphasis on human-centred research that takes people and their local experiences seriously.
The programme is designed to provide an excellent foundation for diverse career pathways, including those that lead into further academic trajectories and those focused on practice, such as work with:
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development and humanitarian organisations
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the public sector
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social enterprises
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the wider private sector
Who this programme is for
This programme is designed to suit the needs of both recent graduates of various disciplines, and professionals with some work experience who want to change careers, upgrade their academic qualifications, or take a year out to reflect critically on their work.
Although most students will move on after one year to development-related positions, some may use the programme as a pathway into our PhD in International Development.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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