PhD Geography and Environment at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

The Department of Geography and Environment's interdisciplinary research addresses societal challenges, earth surface and near-subsurface processes, and environmental change.

Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research themes include Smart Sustainable Futures, Earth Surface Processes, Palaeoecology and Geography and Environment research centres.

Career pathways

Our postgraduate research programmes equip students to address some of the most pressing local, regional and global challenges in Earth, Environmental and Social sciences, whether in industry, consulting, or academia. Aberdeen's strong connections with industry and government/policy further enhance employability, making our graduates highly sought after across their chosen fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply for this programme you must have at least a good Honours degree in a related subject or discipline. If English is not your first language you must also show evidence of attaining standards in English. View English language criteria

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RUK research rate (set by UKRI); part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time international rate for research degrees admitted 2026/27; part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply/

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