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Geography MPhil/PhD

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment at one of the world’s top geography departments. The UCL Geography PhD offers rigorous training in research design, methods and academic scholarship, while supporting ambitious doctoral projects that shape debates across human and physical geography. With strong links across academia, government, industry and the third sector, the programme provides a foundation for both scholarly careers and impactful research beyond the university. The MPhil/PhD in Geography offers students the opportunity to undertake original research across the full breadth of human and physical geography. The programme supports ambitious, long-term research projects that are theoretically informed, methodologically robust, and socially or environmentally relevant. PhD students work closely with a supervisory team to develop an independent thesis over three to four years (full-time), with access to expert training in research design, data collection, analysis and academic writing. Students are also encouraged to participate in departmental seminars, interdisciplinary workshops, and teaching opportunities. The programme is suitable for those aiming for careers in academia, public policy, consultancy, or research-intensive organisations. This programme is suited to applicants who are intellectually curious, self-motivated, and committed to producing original research that addresses critical geographical questions. It will appeal to those looking to contribute to academic and applied debates across the environmental, physical and human sciences. Applicants should have a clear and well-developed research idea and the academic background to undertake advanced, independent study within a supportive and interdisciplinary department.

Tuition fees

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£ 31,300per year

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    10th out of 70 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    148 72%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    28th

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    22nd

    17

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