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Course options
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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Ulster University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
The School of Geography and Environmental Sciences draws together researchers who investigate a wide range of both human and physical environments to address the most important international and regional challenges and impacts facing society today. We have an international research outlook with a research presence in five continents, 31 countries and three world oceans, providing a firm foundation to solving and exploring global issues. We consistently produce research judged as being world-leading or internationally excellent and in REF2021, 84% of our research publications and 100% of our research impact was scored as being world leading (4) or internationally excellent (3) and 88% of our research environment was rated as being internationally excellent.The School of Geography and Environmental Sciences seek to provide its PhD researchers with outstanding support and facilities for their work. Dedicated postgraduate rooms are designed to bring researchers together, share insights and experience and promote a vibrant culture of enquiry and scholarship. We encourage researchers to play a full part in the life of the school, and avail of opportunities for academic communication, training, teaching, travel and a range of events to foster professional development and collegiality. A range of facilities are available to support researchers including laboratory space, IT services, specialised field equipment and vehicles. In the 2019 Advance HE Postgraduate Research Experience Survey we achieved an overall satisfaction score of 83.6%, exceeding the national average score of 82.4% across all subject areas and 79% in the Geography and Archaeology category, reflecting the vitality of our high-quality PhD research environment.
Tuition fees
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£ 18,520per year
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University information

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University League Table
54th
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Campus address
Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
39th out of 72 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 210122 58%38th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078.0 78%33rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.31 83%12th
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