Global Human Development - Research

The PhD in Global Human Development is a 4 year full time ‘sandwich’ programme offered by UCD. The programme has been developed for government personnel and public servants (such as Higher Education academics, research institutes) mainly in East Africa



PhD students on the programme are required to spend at least one trimester per academic year at UCD. Upon returning to their home country, the candidates are expected to be in regular contact with their local supervisors.



The Global Human Development PhD program spans four years for full-time students (it is allowed, but not typically feasible, to finish within three years). For part-time students, the course is five to seven years.

The entry requirements for the PhD in Global Human Development is a Master degree (MA or M.Sc.), with an overall grade of 2.1 (GPA 3.6) in the areas of Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Politics, Sociology and other related areas of study whose ultimate focus is Global Human Development, in particular, poverty reduction.



Additionally we request a proof that the applicant is allowed to conduct research at another university in a 'developing' country by providing UCD with a letter from a ‘local’ supervisor.



Applicants need to comply with the UCD language requirements.

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