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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Start date

30-SEP-24

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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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Full time

Start date

30-SEP-24

Duration

3 years

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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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33/81
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CUG Subject Ranking
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18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
14th
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Elizabeth
23 Feb 24

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Charlotte
22 Feb 24

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Entry requirements

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

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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

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

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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23 Feb 24
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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham , Birmingham

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