Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD/MSc (Research)
University of Birmingham
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Birmingham

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SEP-25

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3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Birmingham

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Our Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD offers postgraduate research opportunities across the whole range of the School’s research activities, with funding coming from a variety of sources, including national research councils, and industry.Postgraduate students joining the School benefit from a thriving research community, expert supervision, dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to participate in research seminars and discussions with academic staff. All postgraduate students ...Read more

Our Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD offers postgraduate research opportunities across the whole range of the School’s research activities, with funding coming from a variety of sources, including national research councils, and industry.

Postgraduate students joining the School benefit from a thriving research community, expert supervision, dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to participate in research seminars and discussions with academic staff. All postgraduate students are provided with dedicated workspaces and have access to excellent computing and laboratory facilities.

You can study for a PhD on campus or by Distance Learning.

Employability

We receive funding for this research from a variety of sources, including national research councils, School scholarships and industry. This PhD will equip you to work within areas such as these.

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WUSCA ranking:
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44/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
What students say
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Student Reviewer
25 Nov 24

The support services available are great, with a very helpful careers team and resources of all kinds very easy to access and navigate. The university also has plenty of study..Read more

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Anjola
21 Nov 24

The campus is very beautiful. The staff and lectures are supportive and help with work..Read more

Entry requirements

Entry on to the courses requires a 2:1 Honours degree and a Masters in a relevant subject.

Tuition fees

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£4,778 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Code 3627: £4,778 FT (UK students) (*lab-based)

£21,360 per year

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Students from EU

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Code 3858: £21,360 FT (International Students) (*not lab-based); Code 3627: £27,360 FT (International Students) (*lab-based)

£21,360 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Code 3858: £21,360 FT (International Students) (*not lab-based); Code 3627: £27,360 FT (International Students) (*lab-based)

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Student Reviewer
25 Nov 24
Geography BA (Hons)
The support services available are great, with a very helpful careers team and resources of all kinds very easy to access and navigate. The university also has plenty of study...
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Anjola
21 Nov 24
Geography BA (Hons)
The campus is very beautiful. The staff and lectures are supportive and help with work...
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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham , Birmingham

The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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