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PhD in Environmental Geography

University of York

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-JUL-26

  • 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 changeReconstructing Quaternary environments and sea levelsManaging consequences of climate changeGlaciology and characterising glacial terrainEcosystem modellingSoil systems and biogeochemical cyclesEnvironmental change and sustainable societies

Tuition fees

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£ 29,900per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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).
The University of York is in the top ten of the Complete University Guide league tables in an impressive 12 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2027).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    16th out of 70

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    135 66%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    21st

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.00 75%

    65th

    28

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