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PhD Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography)
# 47QS Subject Rankings
48 monthsProgram duration
26,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
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Program overview
Main Subject
Geography
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Geographical Sciences is a leading international centre for research. In the Times Higher Education analysis of the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment, we were ranked the top geography department in the UK. The graduate school is integral to this success. We have a large and vibrant graduate research community, with students following PhD and MSc by research (MScR) programmes. The graduate community has a strong international and interdisciplinary flavour, and offers an exceptional academic environment for postgraduate research.
Research opportunities encompass a wide range of subjects at the leading edge of geographical research. There are also many exciting possibilities for interdisciplinary research, spanning research groups and departments. Visit the School of Geographical Sciences web pages for more information about our research staff and collective research interests.
Alternatively, you may be interested in our Master's by Research in Global Environmental Challenges, or our PhD in Geographical Sciences (Human Geography).
Program overview
Main Subject
Geography
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Geographical Sciences is a leading international centre for research. In the Times Higher Education analysis of the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment, we were ranked the top geography department in the UK. The graduate school is integral to this success. We have a large and vibrant graduate research community, with students following PhD and MSc by research (MScR) programmes. The graduate community has a strong international and interdisciplinary flavour, and offers an exceptional academic environment for postgraduate research.
Research opportunities encompass a wide range of subjects at the leading edge of geographical research. There are also many exciting possibilities for interdisciplinary research, spanning research groups and departments. Visit the School of Geographical Sciences web pages for more information about our research staff and collective research interests.
Alternatively, you may be interested in our Master's by Research in Global Environmental Challenges, or our PhD in Geographical Sciences (Human Geography).
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