36 monthsProgramme duration
22,880 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Geography
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD (Non-Lab Based) provides postgraduate research opportunities across the full spectrum of the School’s research areas, including human geography and environmental health sciences. Funding for these projects comes from a variety of sources, such as national research councils and industry partners. This PhD is designed for projects that do not require laboratory-based research.
As a postgraduate researcher, you’ll join a dynamic academic community, benefit from expert supervision, and access tailored training and seminars. You'll also have access to dedicated workspaces and top-tier facilities. Our interdisciplinary teams, global leaders, and strong national and international networks are tackling global challenges with impactful research.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Geography
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD (Non-Lab Based) provides postgraduate research opportunities across the full spectrum of the School’s research areas, including human geography and environmental health sciences. Funding for these projects comes from a variety of sources, such as national research councils and industry partners. This PhD is designed for projects that do not require laboratory-based research.
As a postgraduate researcher, you’ll join a dynamic academic community, benefit from expert supervision, and access tailored training and seminars. You'll also have access to dedicated workspaces and top-tier facilities. Our interdisciplinary teams, global leaders, and strong national and international networks are tackling global challenges with impactful research.
Admission Requirements
Research proposal
- If you are proposing your own research topic, you will need to submit a research proposal. It’s a key part of your application, so take your time. Your potential supervisors will use it to decide if your research is something they can support.
- Your proposal should be a clear and concise summary of your research. It generally consists of an outline of your proposed research project, including your main research questions and the methods you intend to use. The broader importance of this project for society, policymakers and businesses should also be covered.
- You should also comment on the potential impact and importance of your intended research and on how your work would interact with current trends in your academic field. It should illustrate the relevance of your topic to the research interests and expertise of the staff within your chosen department.
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