PhD Human Geography at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research degree in human geography in the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics, with an individual project supported by academic staff working on topics such as post-disaster landscapes, nationalism, post-conflict cultural revival and poverty reduction.

Department: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics (Geography) | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April or July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

An individual human geography research project shaped by participation in seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork and by involvement in one of the department's established research groups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: normally an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level in geography or a related field, or a master's degree with a minimum overall grade of Merit (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or a Swansea University recognised equivalent. Admissions decisions may also take account of the standard of the research proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience. One academic reference is required before the application is progressed to the academic Admissions Tutor.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,050 a year (2026/27). Full-time, Year 1 tuition fee; fees for later years rise by 3%. Start dates in 2026/27 per the published fee table. Source

Intake: October, January, April or July

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

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