PhD Geography at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

At the University of Liverpool, we aim to produce postgraduate researchers with strong, transferrable research skills who are internationally recognised in their fields and understand current environmental and academic research problems. You’ll develop research skills primarily through the completion of your PhD project, with the guidance of one or more of our expert supervisors. The skills you’ll develop typically include:

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: Year round | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include Geographies of population and the life course globalisation; Development and place advanced environmental analytical techniques; The study of environmental and climate change; Joint 8th in the UK for ‘world leading’ (4*) research environment; (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll typically need a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (with Honours) in an appropriate field of study, or an equivalent international qualification and an acceptable English language qualification. Individual consideration is given to mature students with significant and relevant experience with professional qualifications.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2026/27). full-time; £25,350 or £32,200 per year depending on the research project (higher rate for laboratory-based projects), confirmed in the offer letter Source

Intake: Year round

Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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