Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) PhD 36 months PHD Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,880 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) PhD is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here.


Our department hosts one of the UK’s leading planning research groups, offering expert mentorship and innovative research opportunities. This advanced degree prepares you for careers in academia or leadership roles in urban planning, sustainable development, regeneration, and transport. You'll engage with cutting-edge theories and methods to address complex urban challenges, shape policy, and build thriving, sustainable communities.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) PhD is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here.


Our department hosts one of the UK’s leading planning research groups, offering expert mentorship and innovative research opportunities. This advanced degree prepares you for careers in academia or leadership roles in urban planning, sustainable development, regeneration, and transport. You'll engage with cutting-edge theories and methods to address complex urban challenges, shape policy, and build thriving, sustainable communities.

Admission Requirements

2:1 Honours degree and a Masters in a relevant subject. Students are not normally admitted to an PhD degree without first having completed a taught Masters degree.
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.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,238 GBP
International
22,880 GBP

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