PhD in Geographical Sciences (Human Geography)

Program Overview

This PhD in Geography provides advanced research training in various areas of the field, including academic research, policy analysis, industry, and community development. The program emphasizes decolonization and welcomes research projects utilizing secondary datasets. Funding opportunities for diverse applicants and postgraduate teaching assistance are limited.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Academic research and teaching
• NGO research
• Education
• Civil service research and administration
• Policy analysis and development
• Industry
• Market research
• Consultancy
• Journalism
• Writing and communications
• Advocacy and activism
• Community development
• Project management

Other:

• The School of Geographical Sciences is committed to decolonizing its curricula and transforming its research and teaching.
• The School welcomes applicants with an interest in utilizing ESRC and UKRI secondary datasets in their research projects.
• The School of Geographical Sciences has very limited PhD funding available for applicants via the Liv Sidse Jansen Memorial Fund (for BME applicants only) and the PGTA Scholarship program.

UK: full-time £4,758 per year UK: part-time £2,379 per year Overseas: full-time £20,700 per year