About the Department of International Development An innovative and contemporary department in the heart of London.
Undergraduate study We offer interdisciplinary courses that explore emerging economies and policy innovations. Browse all undergraduate courses
Master's courses We are proud to present our suite of internationally-focused, interdisciplinary master's courses. Browse all postgraduate taught courses
Postgraduate research We welcome applications to join our doctoral community, and examine emerging economies and beyond. Find out more about postgraduate research
Research and expertise What makes our agenda different to traditional development studies in the UK and wider afield?
Research impact Our research informs policies and practices for governments and global development organisations.
Research centres and groups Our staff and international collaborators focus their research around our four research groups.
Unpacking microfinance as a driver of 'modern slavery' in Cambodia The ESRC-FCDO-funded ‘Blood Bricks’ research project, highlights how a…
Coronavirus is pushing people into poverty – TBI can stop this Unconditional emergency assistance is an urgent,…
Coronavirus: how Brazil became the second worst affected country The COVID-19 pandemic has stress-tested countries,…
8 December 2020 International Development PhD student awarded Mexico's National Prize of Public Finance 2020 Eduardo Ortiz-Juarez was awarded the National Prize of Public Finance 2020, delivered by the Centre…
1 December 2020 Mexico's economic growth fails to raise most people's incomes Despite an eightfold increase in worker productivity over the last two centuries, real wages for…
24 Mar Covid and Development: a roundtable discussion with members of the Department of International Development 24 March 2021 'What has Covid revealed? And what will it result in?', with a focus on various Global South…
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Upcoming events Postgraduate Virtual Open Week: Student Panel 24 February 2021, 17:00 Join us online for an informal information session… Postgraduate Virtual Open Week: Introduction to Philosophy MA 25 February 2021, 14:00 Discover more about studying Philosophy MA at…