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PhD Geography (Physical)

University of Exeter

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Penryn Campus, Cornwall

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

In physical geography our research is focused around the following two groups who work on past, present and future environmental change. No matter what your ambitions, aspirations or career choice may be there has never been a better, or more significant, time to study geography. Key global issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation and social cohesion are not only at the forefront of socio-political philosophies and attitudes, but are also deep-rooted within geography, making it one of the most relevant courses that you could choose to study.You can be confident that a Geography research degree from the University of Exeter will serve you well upon graduation. Our students graduate with a wide range of skills desirable to employers including data gathering, problem solving, project planning, report production, presentation skills and team work. Almost all our research students have the opportunity to train to teach or teach, acquiring and practising additional transferable skills.

Tuition fees

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£ 28,400per year

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University information

University of Exeter

University of Exeter

  • University League Table

    11th

  • Campus address

    Streatham Campus, Exeter, Northcote House, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, United Kingdom

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Exeter is a historic cathedral city with UNESCO City of Literature status, and Cornwall has a unique ecology and strong focus on sustainability.
Students will find engaged, inclusive, and safe communities, with plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends from all over the world.
Regular visits to international schools and education exhibitions, plus airport pick-up and international buddy schemes to help students arrive and settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    12th out of 70 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    148 72%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    39th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    40th

    5

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