PhD Geography by Practice at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Specialist doctoral training in geography supervised by researchers with very strong reputations for research quality. Undertake research on a topic of your choice, supervised by an expert in that field. Join a department with a 130-year history of geographical studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Environment, Education and Development | Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time] | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

PhD Geography by Practice at Manchester is a new programme that will allow you to undertake doctoral level research in innovative projects with a creative component. It offers an opportunity for postgraduate research that combines geographical scholarship and creative practice, benefitting from the supervision of world-leading academics who have reputations for research excellence.

Career pathways

Students will benefit from Geography and SEED’s vibrant interdisciplinary research community. As a postgraduate researcher, you will have access to a dedicated researcher development training to support your professional development throughout your PhD journey and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 60% or above, a minimum mark of 60% in your dissertation (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score - 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in other sections. Interview: As part of the offer making process applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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