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PhD Physical Geography

University of Plymouth

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Plymouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Physical Geography involves the study of environmental processes and change, and pressures on the environment arising from human activity. Undertaking a PhD or MPhil gives you the opportunity to lead your own research project, supported by staff at the forefront of their academic disciplines across physical geography, including disciplines such as catchment science, glaciology, geomorphology, and quaternary environmental change, in addition to interdisciplinary research themes. This programme allows you to conduct an advanced research project with a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies. You are expected to fully engage with your personal skills development and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.This full time or part time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake.You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies.You will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.Full time: 2-4 years, Part time: 4-8 years

Tuition fees

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£ 19,315per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    48th out of 72 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    117 56%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    58th

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    36th

    1

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