Geography PhD (Urban and Regional Studies)
University of Birmingham
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Our Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) PhD is offered by the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS), which has ESRC recognition for its research training programmes. The course may include a coursework element and can be taken on a full- or part-time basis.This PhD is offered by the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS). The PhD degree may include a coursework element and can be taken on a full- or part-time basis.Prospective applicants are invited to apply, outlining their ...Read more

Our Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) PhD is offered by the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS), which has ESRC recognition for its research training programmes. The course may include a coursework element and can be taken on a full- or part-time basis.

This PhD is offered by the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS). The PhD degree may include a coursework element and can be taken on a full- or part-time basis.

Prospective applicants are invited to apply, outlining their research interests. We have ESRC recognition for our research training programmes.

Students will be awarded a PhD from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Degrees may include a coursework element and can be taken on a full- or part-time basis. Prospective applicants are invited to apply, outlining their research interests.

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We help research students to produce publications arising from their work and encourage them to publish as single authors when appropriate. Many research students are aiming for academic careers and we recognise the importance of providing opportunities for them to be involved in teaching and tutorial work, without compromising their obligations as research students.

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Applicants for a degree by research should have at least a good Honours degree (minimum: upper second-class or equivalent). Students are not normally admitted to an MPhil or PhD degree without first having completed a taught Masters degree.

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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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