MPhil in Development Studies in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Pursue an MPhil/PhD in Development Studies at SOAS to unlock your ability to address worldwide inequalities and create meaningful change through impactful research. As a doctoral candidate, you'll become part of an internationally recognized, diverse academic community with opportunities for both research and teaching, along with access to an extensive seminar series featuring top development experts. Our department currently hosts 52 research scholars investigating diverse topics across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. We especially welcome applicants interested in aligning with our key research focus areas: Labor, Social Movements and Development; Neoliberalism and Globalization; State Violence, Peacebuilding and Development; Water Resources in Africa; Migration and Development; Agricultural Transformation; Development Policy and Poverty Alleviation. SOAS doctoral candidates benefit from weekly skills workshops, biweekly Development Studies seminars, and specialized professional development sessions.