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Geography at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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Course summary

Our PhD programme enables you to conduct original research across a wide range of geographical research areas. Our students are an integral part of our wider research and teaching community. Individual projects may cut across research areas, for example, in fields such as environmental management. You will also be supported by at least two academic advisors, who may be drawn from more than one of our research groups. Our research in the school is interdisciplinary; crossing many disciplines and adopting many research methods and analyses. It also transects across various timescales (past, present and future) and spatial scales. The school is organised into research themes, namely:

  • Earth Observation and Geospatial Data Science
  • Biogeography, Ecology and Ecosystem Restoration
  • Cultural and Historical Geography
  • Freshwater Science and Management
  • Health, Environment and Society
  • Environmental Change
  • Economic and Political Worlds

Assessment method

You must complete a written thesis of up to 100,000 words, with expert support and advice from your academic advisors. You will also take a verbal examination called a viva voce where you explain your project in depth to an examination panel.

Entry requirements

Masters (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with an average of 60% or above; applicants with a 2:1 (or international equivalent) or other suitable qualifications and/or at least two years of relevant professional experience also considered. IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element).

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

For fees information, please visit: www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Geography at University of Nottingham - UCAS