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PhD in Environmental Geography

University of York

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-JUL-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. A student will be working on their own research project, working closely with their academic supervisor and with the support of other postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff in their research group.

Research in this programme is focused on:

  • Tropical ecosystem response to environmental change
  • Reconstructing Quaternary environments and sea levels
  • Managing consequences of climate change
  • Glaciology and characterising glacial terrain
  • Ecosystem modelling
  • Soil systems and biogeochemical cycles
  • Environmental change and sustainable societies

Tuition fees

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£ 29,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    19th out of 73 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    144 68%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    33rd

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    42nd

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