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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Full Time
MAY-25
3 years
Select a course option
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Full Time
MAY-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Part Time
JAN
5 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Part Time
MAY-25
5 years
Select a an exam type
At Kent we are fundamentally concerned with studying the complex, dynamic and changing relationships between humans and the environment, particularly how these interactions are reproduced spatially. Human adaptation to the environment and to environmental change is also a key focus.
Overview
Postgraduate research in Human Geography can cover a wide range of topics, but in essence it is broadly concerned with the dynamic interactions between humans and their environment. This encompasses social and cultural geography, urban and political geography, economics and development studies, as well as environmental and landscape planning.
PhD
The PhD is a three-year full-time and five-year part-time programme. You research and write a thesis of a maximum of 100,000 words under the supervision of an academic team. Students participate in the vibrant seminar culture of the School and have opportunities to meet and interact with researchers who work in major areas of Human Geography.
The first year includes training in research methodology and then the remaining years involve field work and/or library research and writing up. Normally, you work closely with two supervisors throughout your research, although you have a committee of three (including your primary supervisor) overseeing your progress.
Teaching and assessment
During postgraduate research (PGR) studies students research and write a thesis of under the supervision of an academic team. The length of the thesis varies according to the mode of registrations (i.e. no more than 100,000 words for a PhD, or no more than 40,000 words for an MSc by research).
Programme aims
This programme aims to:
Careers
The Human Geography postgraduate MSc and PhD programmes combine academic theory with practical field experience to develop graduates who are highly employable. Human Geography graduates work in a variety of sectors including international aid and development agencies such as the United Nations, NGOs and charities; the civil service and local government departments responsible for housing and planning, environmental services, recycling, sustainability, regeneration; Ministry of Defence; environmental consultancies; travel and tourism; the property, real estate and planning sectors.
For an PhD a first degree and a usually a Master’s (at least Merit) or substantial professional experience in a relevant field is required. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
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)
£18,600 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,600 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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