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PhD Geography at Newcastle University

Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

We offer PhD supervision across a wide range of topics in human and physical geography. Our research engages with applied issues and public policy concerns. It also covers more abstract cultural and theoretical issues.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Geography Politics and Sociology  |  Duration: Full time: 3 years; Part time: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027; January 2028  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Human Geography - A 2:1 honours degree and a Master's degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant arts, humanities, or social science subject such as: geography planning urban studies environmental studies sociology politics history business studies Physical Geography - A 2:1 honours degree and a Master's degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science subject such as: geography environmental studies English language: IELTS 7 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 26,500 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028

Duration: Full time: 3 years; Part time: 6 years

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