Postgraduate opportunities

Postgraduate opportunities in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences has a strong international reputation for interdisciplinary research in hydrology, ecology, geology, climate and atmospheric sciences, environmental health and risk management, economy, enterprise and development, urban forms, culture, politics, service worlds and emerging regions.

Masters programmes

Earth Sciences

Environmental Health and Atmospheric Science

Geography

Urban and Regional Studies

PhD programmes

Postgraduate students joining the School benefit from a thriving research community, expert supervision, the opportunity to participate in research seminars and discussions with academic staff. You will also become part of our Graduate School.

There are  opportunities for distance learning in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. If you are interested please contact  Dr Rosie Day in the first instance. 

Funding and studentships

Funding comes from a variety of sources, including national research councils, internal scholarships and industry.

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.

The School will put forward candidates for projects in the Society, Economy and Environment and Centre for Urban and Regional Studies research groups for ESRC and AHRC studentships as appropriate.

Overseas international students with the potential for securing private, industrial or home-government scholarships are encouraged to contact potential supervisors directly.