PhD Physical and human geography postgraduate research degrees
Course overview
The PhD Physical and Human Geography Postgraduate Research Degrees at the University of Portsmouth provide an excellent setting for furthering studies in human and physical geography. In the face of significant social and environmental challenges, such as climate change and inequality, the university is committed to understanding these crises and developing innovative solutions.
By pursuing a PhD Physical and Human Geography Postgraduate Research Degrees in the University of Portsmouth, students help to translate academic knowledge into practical applications and conduct research on a wide range of topics, including climate change effects in mountainous areas, youth smoking trends, river restoration efforts, community water resource management in rural Uganda, social media-based health campaign strategies, and glacial environment reconstruction.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- A PhD or MPhil requires an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, as well as a master's degree in an appropriate field.
- Comparable professional experience and qualifications may be considered.
- All applicants are subject to an interview.
English Language Requirements:
- Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no component score below 6.0.
Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Chevening Scholarship
GREAT Scholarships
The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.
Up to £10,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sport Scholarships
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD Physical and Human Geography Postgraduate Research Degrees from the University of Portsmouth can take future roles such as:
- Social Analyst
- Policy Advisors
- Data Interpreter
- Geophysical Analyst
- Urban Analytics and Planning
Cost of study
The cost of the PhD Physical and Human Geography Postgraduate Research Degrees in the University of Portsmouth for international students is £19,200 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
Your application for this course can be done through the university's online application portal. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the programme requirements.
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