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PhD programmes

A PhD involves detailed research in a specific subject, with guidance from one or more supervisors in the Department. Study for the PhD usually takes a minimum of three years and a maximum of four years.

By joining us as a research student, you will benefit from:

• International excellence in geographical research
• Strong international and interdisciplinary links
• Specialisms in both human and physical geography and in integrated human/physical geography projects
• Sympathetic, careful and expert supervision from over 35 active researchers
• A strong research ethos with time and space set aside for research activity across the Department
• A large group of graduates studying for a PhD
• Well-established research training programmes
• High-quality research support
• Excellent PhD completion rates
• Excellent track record in obtaining PhD funding
• Full-time and part-time PhD programmes available

For further information on subject areas, potential research topics and funding sources, follow the links on the left.

Our postgraduate tutors Dr Deborah Sporton (Human Geography) and Dr Andrew McGonigle (Physical Geography) are always happy to help with enquiries. For general enquiries about the admissions process, please contact the Postgraduate Secretary.