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Geography PhD at Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Human Geography at Brunel University London is part of the multi-disciplinary Department of Social and Political Sciences which spans interests in Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, Politics, History, Criminology, Media and Communications and Journalism. This interdisciplinary environment provides valuable opportunities for collaboration across fields.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social and Political Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: January; April; October  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1). An interview will be required as part of the admissions process and will be conducted by at least two academic staff members remotely via MS Teams, Zoom, or face to face. Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement and a research statement. Please contact your proposed supervisor, where possible, to receive feedback and guidance on your research statement before submitting it. Learn how to prepare a research statement here. English language: IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 20,400 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: January; April; October

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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