Economics of Development and Structural Change | Research Degrees

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Award Award	Duration Duration	Start dates Start dates	Application Application
PhD (MPhil also available) PhD (MPhil also available)	Full-time: 3–4 years Part-time: 6–8 years Full-time: 3–4 years Part-time: 6–8 years	February and October February and October	January to April January to April

Uneven development between countries can be attributed to structural differences in how their economies are organised and depend on each other. Sectors in developing countries have, for example, traditionally focused on activities such as mining and agriculture, in contrast to manufacturing in developed countries. Under structural change, transformations take place in the relative proportions between sectors. Students are invited to submit thesis proposals that examine the role of structural change in development. Possible topic areas include:

We welcome applications from students interested in using qualitative or quantitative methods (e.g. case studies and input-output analysis), combined with an enthusiasm for international political economy and critical theoretical thinking. Students will join a vibrant and growing community of academics and PhD students in the Open Political Economy (OPEG) Group at the OU.

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

UK fee UK fee	International fee International fee
Full-time: £5,006 per year Full-time: £5,006 per year	Full-time: £12,705 per year Full-time: £12,705 per year
Part-time: £2,503 per year Part-time: £2,503 per year	Part-time: £6,353 per year Part-time: £6,353 per year

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