Research course

Geography and Environmental Sciences

Institution
University of Birmingham · School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Qualifications
PhDMSc by research

Entry requirements

Entry on to the courses requires a 2:1 Honours degree and a Masters in a relevant subject.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD offers postgraduate research opportunities across the whole range of the School’s research activities, with funding coming from a variety of sources, including national research councils, and industry.

Postgraduate students joining the School benefit from a thriving research community, expert supervision, dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to participate in research seminars and discussions with academic staff. All postgraduate students are provided with dedicated workspaces and have access to excellent computing and laboratory facilities.

We offer both lab-based and non lab-based options.

Information for international students

IELTS: 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Fees and funding

UK students
£4,778 FT
International students
£26,040 FT only (lab-based)

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PhD
    full time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    72 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • MSc by research
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Enquiry Service
Email
postgraduate@contacts.bham.ac.uk