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PhD Geography and Planning at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD in Geography and Planning is offered by the School of Geography and Planning, a centre for research in spatial planning, human geography and urban design. Researchers are supervised by two supervisors and one reviewer, and an MPhil is also available.

Department: School of Geography and Planning  |  Duration: PhD 3 or 4 years full-time; 5-7 years part-time  |  Intake: April, October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent doctoral research in human geography, planning and urban design, supported by a tailored induction programme, doctoral academy training and a personal research budget of £750 per year.

Career pathways

Preparation for academic careers and for non-academic careers, with industry-focused relationships and collaboration activities, publishing support and paid teaching opportunities.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold a First or Upper Second Class Bachelor's degree (or international acceptable alternative) or a Master's degree in human geography, planning or a related social science discipline, with a minimum average grade of 60% in both the taught course units and the dissertation (or international equivalent). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 7.0 in writing and no less than 6.0 in other sections; TOEFL at least 100 overall, 25 in writing and 20 in each subskill.

Intake: April, October

Duration: PhD 3 or 4 years

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