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Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD/MSc (Research)

Start date
September
Duration
PhD: 3 years full-time
Course Type
Postgraduate, Distance learning, Doctoral research
Fees

£4,778 FT (UK students) 
£21,360 FT (International Students) (*not lab-based)
£27,360 FT (International Students) (*lab-based)

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Our Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD offers postgraduate research opportunities across the whole range of the School’s research activities, with funding coming from a variety of sources, including national research councils, and industry.

Postgraduate students joining the School benefit from a thriving research community, expert supervision, dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to participate in research seminars and discussions with academic staff. All postgraduate students are provided with dedicated workspaces and have access to excellent computing and laboratory facilities.

You can study for a PhD on campus or by Distance Learning

As a young scientist and an aspiring academic, I think that Birmingham has given me ample opportunities to prepare myself for the years ahead. I have received scientific training in my field of research, organised and participated in national and international symposia and conferences, and written grant applications (albeit small ones). These, together with a plethora of other training opportunities (e.g. academic writing, conference management, public engagement and the impact of research on public policy), have enabled me to continue to pursue a career in science.

Pallavi Pant

Fees

Fees for 2023/24

  • Code 3627: £4,778 FT (UK students) (*lab-based)
  • Code 3858: £21,360 FT (International Students) (*not lab-based)
  • Code 3627: £26,040 FT (International Students) (*lab-based)
  • Code 3861: £2,389 PT (UK Students) (*not lab-based)
  • Code 3860: £2,389 PT (UK Students)(*lab-based)

Learn more about fees and funding.


Are you an international applicant?

All international applicants to this course will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of £2,000 on receipt of an offer, to secure their place.

Find out more about the deposit >>.

International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.

The School is the lead institution for the NERC-funded CENTA Doctoral Training Centre, which funds between five and seven PhD UK/EU studentships at Birmingham each year.

For further information contact the School directly or get in touch with the Funding, Graduation & Awards via the online enquiries system.

How To Apply

How to apply

To apply for a postgraduate research programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. We have put together some helpful information on the research programme application process and supporting documents on our how to apply page. Please read this information carefully before completing your application.

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Our Standard Requirements

Entry on to the courses requires a 2:1 Honours degree and a Masters in a relevant subject.

Learn more about entry requirements

International Requirements



International Students

English language requirements

Standard English language requirements apply (IELTS: 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band)


  • IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band
  • TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) including online: Academic 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills
  • Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced – minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component

 

For information on research interests, please refer to the following research groups:

We receive funding for this research from a variety of sources, including national research councils, School scholarships and industry. This PhD will equip you to work within areas such as these.