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PhD in Human Geography and Environment

University of York

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of York

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. A student will be working on their own research project, working closely with their academic supervisor and with the support of other postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff in their research group.

The research in this programme is concentrated in the following key areas:

  • Energy geographies including international development; public and stakeholder attitudes towards supply, demand, and energy system change; environmental and social justice issues
  • Perceptions of environmental and socio-technical risk issues
  • Environmental, economic, and social costs of enhanced transport systems
  • Sustainable agri-food systems, including understanding current or changed behaviours that may affect the sustainability of consumption and production systems in the future
  • Interaction of social, economic, and political processes across urban contexts

As a research student in the Department of Environment and Geography, you can expect:

  • one or more supervisors to oversee your research and training
  • potential collaboration with staff at SEI-York or in other departments such as Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Politics or Social Policy
  • a Thesis Advisory Committee of three staff including your supervisors to guide progress and offer support
  • opportunities to attend seminars by leading scientists from around the world, and to present your own work through posters and talks at departmental conferences
  • a varied, comprehensive, and tailored programme of training in both core research methods and broader research-related skills that enhances your career prospects
  • a variety of training and development programmes to assist you in your studies and your career, including teaching development for researchers who intend to pursue an academic career
  • opportunities to enrol in any taught modules offered by the department and other departments in related fields of enquiry.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 27,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    15th out of 73 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    144 68%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    23rd

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.95 79%

    42nd

    3

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