Geography and Planning PhD
Cardiff University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cathays Park Campus

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cathays Park Campus

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APR-26

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cathays Park Campus

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The School of Geography and Planning is a major international centre for research in the areas of city and regional planning, human geography and urban design. As a top-rated research school with the ambition to play a leading role in academic and policy debates at national and international levels, we aim to recruit committed research students for the pursuit of innovative, cutting-edge research at PhD level. With our international linkages and research profile, we provide a rich and lively ...Read more

The School of Geography and Planning is a major international centre for research in the areas of city and regional planning, human geography and urban design. As a top-rated research school with the ambition to play a leading role in academic and policy debates at national and international levels, we aim to recruit committed research students for the pursuit of innovative, cutting-edge research at PhD level. With our international linkages and research profile, we provide a rich and lively scholarly environment in which to conduct doctoral research work. At present there are around 30 full-time PhD students in the School.

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Hannah
24 Nov 25

The worst aspect is probably not enough technicians on the fashion course..Read more

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Ella
05 Mar 25

CSL facilities are great - but need to be bigger...Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold a First or Upper Second Class Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) or a Masters degree in human geography, planning or a related social science discipline, with a minimum average grade of 60% in both the taught course units and your dissertation (or international equivalent of 60%).

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Urban Design (MA)
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05 Mar 25
Urban Planning and Development with a Professional Placement Year
CSL facilities are great - but need to be bigger....
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Cardiff University
Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cathays  0.1 miles away
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