DICES2010 -11
United Kingdom
DICES 2010 -11
Study Abroad
University of Birmingham
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (IDD)
Contact details
The Postgraduate Office
International Development Department (IDD) University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)121 414 5034 / Fax: +44 (0)121 414 5032
E-mail:
d.l.beard@
bham.ac.uk www.idd.bham.ac.uk
■ Head of department
Dr. Paul Jackson
■Year founded
IDD: 1964, University of Birmingham: 1900
■ Language of instruction
English
■ Students
Number of places varies by course – please visit
www.idd.bham.ac.uk for more details
■ Foreign students
All courses are international in both focus and student body, and over the years the University has welcomed students from 99 different countries. Please visit
www.idd.bham.ac.uk for more details
■ Class size
Number of places varies by course – please visit
www.idd.bham.ac.uk for more details
■ Degree background
All courses require a graduate degree and adequate capacity of written and spoken English.The MBA also requires three years of relevant work experience. Graduate diplomas will be considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on the IDD website:
www.idd.bham.ac.uk
■ Programme duration
• PhD – 3 years full time • PhD with integrated study – 4 years full time • MPhil – 2 years full time • MSc – 1 year full time, 2 years part time • MA – 1 year full time, 2 years part time • Diploma – 9 months full time • MBA – 1 year full time Visit
www.idd.bham.ac.uk for distance learning options
■ Scholarships
Available but there are a limited number of places – please visit
www.idd.bham.ac.uk for more details
■ Library
The University provides comprehensive library services, IT services, as well as a range of study support services for students
■ Student accommodation
The University guarantees a place (subject to conditions) in University accommodation to all international students who are new to Birmingham
PROGRAMMES
Programme
MSc/ Postgraduate Diploma Aid Management MSc/ Postgraduate Diploma Conflict, Security and Development
MSc/ Postgraduate Diploma Decentralised Governance and Development (International) MSc/ Postgraduate Diploma Governance and Development Management (International) MSc International Development
Postgraduate Diploma International Development with English MA International Political Economy of Development MSc/ Postgraduate Diploma Leadership for Governance
MSc/ Postgraduate Diploma Poverty Reduction and Development Management (International) MSc/ Postgraduate Diploma Urban Governance for Development (International) PhD/MPhil International Development
Programme STRUCTURE
Each course is multi-disciplinary and comparative, most are available on either a part-time or full-time study basis and some as distance learning, though courses do vary. The academic staff : student ratio of 1:6 means that students receive personal support during their time at the University.
University of BIRMINGHAM
From 1900 to the present day, the University of Birmingham has been leading the way in research and education. Birmingham ranks 5th in the UK for research excellence; in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise in 2001, seven areas of Birmingham’s research achieved the six star rating – a
rating only given to studies of significant international importance.
Excellent sporting facilities, a busy calendar of social events and a global reputation for teaching makes Birmingham a great place to study.
More information can be found on the IDD website:
www.idd.bham.ac.uk
Other PROGRAMMES
In addition to the Social Science programmes listed below, the International Development Department also offers the following master’s degrees:
• MSc/ Postgraduate Diploma Public Economic Management and Finance
• Public Service MBA
The work of the International Development Department (IDD) is focused on poverty reduction through the development of effective governance
systems. Research is supported by a range of funders such as ESRC, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), and other multilateral and bilateral aid agencies.
Start date
September
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Fees
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