Geography and Earth Sciences (Science) F9352 PhD
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This PhD program in Physical Geography and Earth Science offers research opportunities in a top-ranked UK department with experienced supervisors. Students benefit from teaching by active researchers, exploring cutting-edge theories and techniques in a transdisciplinary environment that fosters understanding of Earth's natural and social systems. Research groups specialize in areas such as glaciology, environmental change, and earth surface processes.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The program is a PhD in Physical Geography and Earth Science. The department welcomes questions from prospective research students and successful candidates will be allocated a primary and secondary supervisor based on their research interests. The department is in the top ten of UK Geography departments with regard to research power, which provides a measure of the quality of research, as well as of the number of staff undertaking research within the department.
Other:
The core scientific objective that underpins our research in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is to develop understanding of the natural and social environments of Planet Earth, the processes that shape them, and the challenges and processes that result from social and environmental change. We are a transdisciplinary department, encompassing perspectives and methods from the sciences, social sciences and humanities, focused primarily on the discipline of Geography and its interface with the Earth Sciences, but engaging with, drawing from, and contributing to, cognate disciplines from archaeology to physics to sociology. Research Groups: Centre for Glaciology, Quaternary Environmental Change, Earth Surface Processes, Earth Observation and Ecosystem Dynamics, Interdisciplinary Centre for Environmental Microbiology and Geochemistry (iCEM).
Overview:
Abertay University is a public university located in Dundee, Scotland. It is known for its focus on applied learning and its strong industry links. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as research opportunities.
Services Offered:
Abertay University provides a variety of services to its students, including:
Accommodation:
The university offers a range of student accommodation options, including halls of residence and private apartments.Student Support:
The university has a dedicated student support team that provides advice and guidance on a range of issues, including academic, personal, and financial matters.Careers Service:
The university's careers service helps students with their career planning, job searching, and internship applications.Library:
The Bernard King Library offers a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and online databases.Sport:
Abertay Sport offers a variety of sports and fitness activities for students.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Abertay University offers a vibrant and welcoming campus experience. Students can expect:
A buzzing city centre campus:
The university is located in the heart of Dundee, a vibrant city with a thriving arts and culture scene.A strong student community:
The Abertay Students' Association (ASA) provides a range of social and support services for students.Opportunities to get involved:
Students can join a variety of clubs and societies, participate in volunteering activities, and take part in events and activities organized by the university.Key Reasons to Study There:
Focus on applied learning:
Abertay University is known for its practical and industry-relevant approach to teaching.Strong industry links:
The university has strong relationships with businesses and organizations, providing students with opportunities for internships, placements, and career development.Vibrant and welcoming campus experience:
Abertay University offers a friendly and supportive environment for students.Located in a thriving city:
Dundee is a vibrant city with a lot to offer students, including a thriving arts and culture scene, a range of shops and restaurants, and easy access to the Scottish countryside.Academic Programs:
Abertay University offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate programs:
The university offers a variety of undergraduate degrees in areas such as business, law, social science, applied sciences, design, and informatics.Postgraduate programs:
Abertay University offers a range of postgraduate taught and research degrees.Online Master's Degrees:
The university offers a number of online Master's degrees for students who want to study flexibly.Other:
Entry Requirements:
- 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent.
- Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
