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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 University of Edinburgh is host to a thriving and cosmopolitan community of researchers working on global development issues.
We are home to internationally renowned academics working at the intersection of:
- international development policy and health
- science and technology
- religion
- migration
- energy
- urbanisation
- mining
- human rights
We are also respected regional centres of expertise in Africa, South Asia and Latin America.
**Research community**
As a doctoral student in International Development, you will become part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community. You will also join the Global Development Academy, which coordinates research and teaching on international development across the University.
We also welcome students who are keen to develop doctoral research projects in collaboration with third parties, for example:
- NGOs
- multilateral and bilateral agencies
- campaign groups
- media organisations
**Research seminars and events**
In addition, you will be invited to join research workshops hosted by the Global Development Academy and regular open research seminars held by subject areas across the School of Social and Political Science.
Study type | Research |
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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 University of Edinburgh is host to a thriving and cosmopolitan community of researchers working on global development issues.
We are home to internationally renowned academics working at the intersection of:
- international development policy and health
- science and technology
- religion
- migration
- energy
- urbanisation
- mining
- human rights
We are also respected regional centres of expertise in Africa, South Asia and Latin America.
**Research community**
As a doctoral student in International Development, you will become part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community. You will also join the Global Development Academy, which coordinates research and teaching on international development across the University.
We also welcome students who are keen to develop doctoral research projects in collaboration with third parties, for example:
- NGOs
- multilateral and bilateral agencies
- campaign groups
- media organisations
**Research seminars and events**
In addition, you will be invited to join research workshops hosted by the Global Development Academy and regular open research seminars held by subject areas across the School of Social and Political Science.
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 theory and practice, and more broadly with processes of social, political and economic transformation around the world.
**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 |
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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 our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
This programme engages critically with international development theory and practice, and more broadly with processes of social, political and economic transformation around the world.
**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 our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 22nd in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
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 Excellence Framework.
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