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Postgraduate Study

Course closed for this cycle: Development Studies is no longer accepting applications for this cycle. It is expected to re-open for new applications in early September.

CDS has been a fantastic intellectual home for the past three years. The student community has transformed the PhD from a lonely journey to a collective challenge. The members of staff have always been supportive of my ideas and advised me to explore alternative research paths. I would recommend it to anyone considering embarking on a PhD.

Lorena Gazzotti, (Apr. 17, 2023)

In terms of distinguishing features of our programme, two outstanding aspects come to mind: (1) the intellectual freedom afforded to PhD candidates at the Centre, and (2) the wealth of resources available across the wider University. For those with a clear aim in mind, the possibilities are endless—the only limit being one's energies and time.

Albert Sanghoon Park, (Apr. 17, 2023)

Key Information


Michaelmas 2026 (Closed)
Applications open
Sep. 3, 2025
Application deadline
Feb. 26, 2026
Course starts
Oct. 1, 2026
Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.
Funding Deadlines
Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 3, 2025
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 15, 2025

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2026, Lent 2027 and Easter 2027.

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