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- Geographical Sciences (Human Geography) PhD
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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Clifton Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
27-SEP-21
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
Programme overview
The excellence of Bristol's social science research was confirmed by the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014). Overall, when intensity is taken into account, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law ranks second in the country, while the School of Geographical Sciences ranked first (see the Times Higher Education analysis of REF2014).
We have a large and vibrant graduate community, focusing both on PhDs by research and on taught programmes. The graduate community has a strong international and interdisciplinary flavour, and offers an exceptional academic environment for postgraduate research.
Research opportunities span a variety of subjects at the leading edge of geographical research. There is also a range of exciting possibilities for interdisciplinary research that cross and connect research groups and departments. We urge you to consult the websites of individual members of staff as well as websites that detail collective research interests.
Tuition fees
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£ 18,900per year
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University information

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University League Table
14th
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Campus address
University of Bristol, Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TH, England
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Subject ranking
6th out of 72 1
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10085 85%5th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.08 82%44th
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