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Geography and Environment PhD

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Old Aberdeen Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The Department of Geography and Environment's interdisciplinary research addresses societal challenges, earth surface and near-subsurface processes, and environmental change. Research in the Department of Geography and Environment draws on the perspectives informed by the social, environmental, and physical sciences to address societal challenges and to understand the impacts of environmental change, both natural and anthropogenic, on the physical environment, from the local to global scales. It is our aim to produce exemplary interdisciplinary research in areas relevant to the theory, practice and governance of societal and environmental change. Our research is organised into three broad research themes: Smart Sustainable Futures Earth Surface Processes Palaeoecology

Tuition fees

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£ 21,700per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

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One of the top 20 universities for Student satisfaction (Complete University Guide league tables 2027).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    20th out of 70 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    169 82%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    21st

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.12 78%

    56th

    47

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