PhD Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

The Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) PhD is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here. Our department hosts one of the UK’s leading planning research groups, offering expert mentorship and innovative research opportunities.

Department: Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences | Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time equivalent | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

We will help you to produce publications arising from your work and encourage you to publish as a single author where appropriate. Many research students are aiming for academic careers and we recognise the importance of providing opportunities for you to be involved in teaching and tutorial work, without compromising your obligations as a research student.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree and a Masters in a relevant subject. Students are not normally admitted to an PhD degree without first having completed a taught Masters degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,400 a year. Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 24,000 a year. Full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time equivalent

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=LES043

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