Course summary
Start date: PhD/MPhil - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. You will undertake an individual human geography research project over two years (MPhil) or three years (PhD), supported by our globally respected academic staff. The project will be shaped by your participation in research activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups. Swansea is a research-led University and our department makes a significant contribution. We have staff working on post-disaster landscapes (Professor Marcus Doel), new understandings of nationalism (Dr Angharad Closs Stephens), post-conflict cultural revival (Dr Amanda Rogers) and reducing poverty (Dr Sergei Shubin and his team) aim to reduce poverty through sustainable aquaculture via their PACONDAA project. Their expertise will support your work. Please see our Human Geography Research page for more information on our current research projects. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
Entry requirements
Normally a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree or equivalent in geography or a related field, or an appropriate Master's degree with Merit. English language requirement IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £21300 | Year 1 |
| International | £21300 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4800 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4800 | Year 1 |
| England | £4800 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP