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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Lincoln (Main Site)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Human Geography seeks to explore the relationship between people and their communities, considering language, religion, economic and government structures, and a broad range of other cultural aspects. Through independent research, supervisory meetings, and departmental seminars, this research programme provides the opportunity to conduct an in-depth research project in an area of human geography, and aims to build key skills for positions in research, spatial/social planning, and development consultancy and management.

The Department of Geography offers the opportunity to work at doctoral level alongside academics whose research has been internationally recognised. Researchers in the Department include Professor Mark Macklin, whose expertise lies in river systems, global environmental change, and in catchment hazard and pollution issues, and Professor of Climate Science and Meteorology, Edward Hanna.

Students can benefit from the supportive academic community, where ideas and experiences are shared with the aim of advancing knowledge.

Lincoln's human geographers are working on projects exploring national and international migration; rural development; the spatial dimension of social and technological innovations; environmental history and geoarcheaology; environmental management, governance and behaviour; and the analysis and mapping of a range of economic and social inequalities from international to sub-regional scales.

How You Study

Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, the majority of time is spent in independent study and research. In addition, students are encouraged to attend School seminar and guest speaker events, and engage in a range of research and skills training opportunities in support of their studies.

Students will meet with their academic supervisor, however the regularity of this will vary depending on individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and the stage of their programme.

How You Are Assessed

Students will be required to demonstrate adequate and appropriate progress on an annual basis. Final assessment is by an oral examination (viva voce) of a research thesis. Students are also expected to demonstrate how their research findings have contributed to knowledge or developed existing theory or understanding.

Career Opportunities

Geography provides a broad range of career opportunities, including roles in the environmental and health sectors, the geographical information systems (GIS) industry, management and financial services, social and environmental consultancy, and teaching.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,700per year

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University information

University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln

  • University League Table

    45th

  • Campus address

    University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7TS, England

The university is located in the heart of one of Europe's great historic cities and has a reputation for world-class research and inspirational teaching.
Lincoln offers a wide range of support and advice services throughout your studies, aiming to provide a friendly, welcoming, and close-knit community.
Students are placed at the centre of everything the university does, leading to high student satisfaction.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    47th out of 73 19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    117 56%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    15th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.04 81%

    33rd

    15

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