About the Department of International Development An innovative and contemporary department in the heart of London. Find out more about our mission
Undergraduate study We offer a distinctive approach to the study of development. Explore our undergraduate course
Postgraduate study Understanding the rise of the new global economic and political players. Explore our postgraduate study with us
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.
COVID-19 and its impact on global poverty COVID-19 demonstrates the UK’s mutual interest in supporting affected…
How innovation in Vietnam is proving the potential of inclusivity Industries looking to innovate should look to the…
Argentina debt crisis: IMF austerity plan is being derailed The new government of Alberto Fernandez must now…
A year after Jair Bolsonaro’s election, why he’s not solely to blame for Brazil’s toxic politics Professor Anthony Pereira and Dr Jeff Garmany…
13 May 2020 Has austerity led us to the COVID-19 pandemic? The COVID-19 pandemic could have been prevented if not for decades of austerity measures, says…
22 April 2020 A state of innovation: new episode on state-driven innovation during COVID-19 As governments grapple with the COVID-19 outbreak, we discuss the role innovation can play in…
9 April 2020 School of Global Affairs launches new podcast We are delighted to announce the launch of our new podcast series. 'WORLD: we got' this explores big…
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Upcoming events Guiding organisations through turbulent times: Transformation and financial resilience 25 June 2020, 13:30 Join Dr Renuka Fernando and Prof Crawford Spence,… Life & Health Science Careers Event 2020 12 October 2020, 16:30 A collaboration between three of the world's top…