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Postgraduate Study

Course closed:

Development Studies is no longer accepting new applications.

Funding Opportunities

The Centre of Development Studies offers a scholarship for applicants whose primary citizenship is African. All successful applicants with African citizenship will be automatically considered for this award.

General Funding Opportunities


Fees and Maintenance

My fee status is:

I shall have the following financial dependants:

Your Estimated Annual Commitment:

Component Cost
University Composition Fee £19,110
Maintenance £13,969
Total Annual Commitment £33,079

There is no funding available from the Department for MPhils undertaking fieldwork. Fieldwork is not mandatory and not expected as part of the course. However, students wishing to undertake research abroad will incur costs for flights, accommodation and subsistence. If you have any concerns about this please speak to the admissions administrator before applying.

Key Information


9 months full-time

Study Mode : Taught

Master of Philosophy

Centre of Development Studies This course is advertised in multiple departments. Please see the Overview tab for more details.

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Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2023
Application deadline
Feb. 29, 2024
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2024

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 5, 2023
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 11, 2023

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2024, Lent 2025 and Easter 2025.


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