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MPhil/PhD Geography (Physical) at University of Exeter

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The challenges posed by climate change are at the forefront of many universities, but none more so than Exeter: we have more contributors on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change than any other university in the world. In May 2019 we declared a climate change emergency to show support those calling for urgent action and show commitment to leading the change required. This statement is resulting in a clear plan of action as to how we, as a university, are playing our part. There is a growing demand for knowledge and expertise in all aspects of climate change:

Duration: PhD: maximum 4 years full-time; MPhil: maximum 3 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (research degree)  |  Intake: September, January or April  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our research expertise in climate change and the environment can be broadly found within the following institutes: ’s world class research and education is enhancing people's lives by improving their relationships with the environment. Based at the University's Penryn Campus, in Cornwall, the ESI’s interdisciplinary research focuses on finding solutions to the problems caused by environmental and societal change to build a more sustainable future . is applying Earth system science to create networked solutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 Honours degree (a 2:1 or equivalent is needed to be considered by the main funding bodies); relevant personal, professional and educational experience may also be considered for some programmes. Specific requirements vary by research topic.

Intake: September, January or April

Duration: PhD: maximum 4 years full-time; MPhil: maximum 3 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE)

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

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