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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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This programme draws on the expertise of the the Research Institute of Geography and the Lived Environment (RIGLE) at the University of Edinburgh.
It is a vibrant intellectual home for more than 100 researchers working across the physical sciences, social sciences and humanities.
Our research students are enrolled on PhDs, 3+1 degrees (a Masters degree followed by a PhD), or for MSc by Research degrees.
Training and support?
As a postgraduate research student at Edinburgh, you have access to an exceptionally wide range of training courses offered by the many interdisciplinary researchers across the School of GeoSciences, and more broadly across the university./p>
You will receive guidance both from your supervisory team and the postgraduate research office on appropriate training specific to your research needs and requirements.
Additionally, an academic advisor, separate from your direct supervisory team, is always available to help support you and track your progress and welfare throughout your research degree.
Multiple professional development opportunities are available to you throughout your studies, including support to publish your research and present to peers at internal workshops and national and international conferences, and opportunities and training to teach on the School’s undergraduate programmes in Geography.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a related subject.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£31,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£31,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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