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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth University
Full Time
01-OCT-24, 01-JAN-25, 01-APR-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth University
Full time
01-OCT-24..
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth University
Part time
01-OCT-24..
4 years
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Physical Geography involves the study of environmental processes and change, and pressures on the environment arising from human activity. Undertaking a PhD or MPhil gives you the opportunity to lead your own research project, supported by staff at the forefront of their academic disciplines across physical geography, including disciplines such as catchment science, glaciology, geomorphology, and Quaternary environmental change, in addition to interdisciplinary research themes.
This programme allows you to conduct an advanced research project with a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies. You are normally registered as an ‘MPhil/PhD’ candidate and will apply to transfer to ‘PhD’ status 12–21 months after registration, based on your progress to date. You are expected to fully engage with your personal skills development and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.
Overseas applicants must submit their application 4.5 months prior to the proposed programme start date. For Home/EU applicants the deadline is 2.5 months prior to the proposed programme start date. There are three possible start dates per year, 1 October, 1 January and 1 April.
Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of study appropriate to your project proposal. We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications (for instance, you may have studied different subjects at undergraduate and masters level but have worked in and/or developed an interest in your sector since then).
Students living in
Domestic
£4,500 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.
£17,170 per year
Students from EU
The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.
£17,170 per year
Students from International
The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.
The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the South Westerly coast of Devon...