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Geography PhD (Urban and Regional Studies)

University of Birmingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Course overview The Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) PhD is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here. Our department hosts one of the UK’s leading planning research groups, offering expert mentorship and innovative research opportunities. This advanced degree prepares you for careers in academia or leadership roles in urban planning, sustainable development, regeneration, and transport. You'll engage with cutting-edge theories and methods to address complex urban challenges, shape policy, and build thriving, sustainable communities. Course highlights Our research and teaching are designed to support policy-making by bridging the gap between academic research and the needs of policy-makers in central and local government, as well as other agencies. With a team of renowned planning scholars, we will advocate for your research to ensure it has a meaningful impact. Join a long-established school ranked highly for research excellence Be part of a research community with an international reputation Participate in seminars featuring world-renowned speakers Gain the full range of PhD skills, under the guidance of active researchers

Tuition fees

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£ 22,880per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental

    12th out of 72

    15th out of 101 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    152 72%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    6th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    61st

    5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    146 70%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    30th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    42nd

    46

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