Physical and Human Geography Research (MPhil/PhD)
University of Portsmouth
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Undertake independent, original research in Physical and Human Geography, supported by academics working at the leading edge of the field. Investigate crises shaping our world and explore the roots and impacts of social and environmental uncertainty, from worsening inequality to climate change, and help identify ways to address them. The School of the Environment and Life Sciences supports postgraduate research in a range of topics, from climate change in mountain environments, geographies of ...Read more

Undertake independent, original research in Physical and Human Geography, supported by academics working at the leading edge of the field. Investigate crises shaping our world and explore the roots and impacts of social and environmental uncertainty, from worsening inequality to climate change, and help identify ways to address them. The School of the Environment and Life Sciences supports postgraduate research in a range of topics, from climate change in mountain environments, geographies of youth smoking, and innovations in river restoration, to management of community water resources in rural Uganda, the use of social media in health campaigns, and reconstructing glacial environments. Join research designed to translate geographical understanding into practical responses to complex, real-world challenges.

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84/279
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39th
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42nd
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10 Mar 15

I'm extending my knowledge and growing up. The topics are interesting, the lecturers are inspiring! The accommodation is too small for what we pay. Lots of support services..Read more

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27 Feb 15

Really great small city uni, literally with everything in walking distance. Night life surprisingly good for a small uni and the societies are all a massive part of it. And added..Read more

Entry requirements

An upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a masters degree in an appropriate subject.

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£5,238 per year

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£19,950 per year

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10 Mar 15
I'm extending my knowledge and growing up. The topics are interesting, the lecturers are inspiring! The accommodation is too small for what we pay. Lots of support services...
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27 Feb 15
Really great small city uni, literally with everything in walking distance. Night life surprisingly good for a small uni and the societies are all a massive part of it. And added...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House Hampshire Terrace Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2EG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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