PhD/MPhil Geography and environmental science at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Research degrees in physical and human geography.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Geography | Duration: MSc by Research 1 year full time; PhD not stated | Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027). | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Physical geography: environmental systems responding to natural and human-caused change. Human geography: crime, forced labour, health and disability, media, migration, policing, poverty, security.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: 2:1 or above in a relevant MSc. MRes/MSc by Research: 2:1 or above in a relevant undergraduate degree. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in Reading, 6.0 in Listening, 6.0 in Speaking and 6.5 in Writing (other English qualifications accepted; some nationalities exempt).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 24,720 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027).

Duration: MSc by Research 1 year full time; PhD not stated

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