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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    DEC

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Research overview

A leading centre of postgraduate teaching and research, the School of Geography has internationally recognised strengths across the discipline.

Our PhD programme enables you to conduct original research across a wide range of geographical research areas.

Our students are an integral part of our wider research and teaching community. Individual projects may cut across research areas, for example, in fields such as environmental management. You will also be supported by at least two

  • academic advisors
  • , who may be drawn from more than one of our research groups.

    Our research areas include:

  • Cultural and Historical Geography
  • Shaped by, and shaping, wider developments in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Sub-themes include:



    • Landscape and Culture

    • Health and Disease

    • Race and Empire

    • Geographical Thought and Cartography
    • Economic Worlds

    Analyses contemporary economic phenomena. It is characterised by the development of innovative theoretical approaches that are attuned to the cultural, political and social dimensions of economic life. Sub-themes include:



    • Money

    • Knowledge

    • Bodies

    • Value
    • Environment and Society

    Encompasses research around environment-society relationships. Sub-themes include:



    • Health, environment and society?

    • Climate change, environmental risk and resilience?

    • Environmental knowledge, governance and politics

    • Environment, culture and sustainability
    • Geosciences

    Leading research in earth and environmental systems over a range of spatial and temporal scales. Sub-themes include:



    • Biogeography

    • Environmental reconstruction

    • Informatics

    • Water resources

    Careers

    Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.
  • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
  • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

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    University information

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    • University League Table

      30th

    • Campus address

      University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

    Career-boosting opportunities including internships and work placements, exchange programmes, international campuses, and entrepreneurial support.
    A range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
    A top uni for sport and fitness with sports scholarships, 70+ sports clubs, superb facilities on all campuses, and a great track record in UK sports leagues.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      20th out of 73 1

    • Entry standards

      / Max 211
      145 69%

      24th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      79.0 79%

      23rd

      7
    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.02 76%

      51st

      12

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