Overview

This Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography) PhD programme offered by the University of Bristol graduate school is integral to this success. We have a large and vibrant graduate community, with students following PhD, MSc by research and taught MSc programmes. The graduate community has a strong international and interdisciplinary flavour, and offers an exceptional academic environment for postgraduate research.

The School of Geographical Sciences is a leading international centre for research. In the Times Higher Education analysis of the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment, we were ranked the top geography department in the UK.

Career opportunities:

Students who complete the Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography) programme offered by the University of Bristol typically move on to careers in academia (post-doctoral research, lectureships), further research in government or private institutes, environmental consultancy, teaching, the civil service, computer programming or IT consultancy.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Environmental Change
Glaciology
Hydrology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

Most students will start in September, however other dates can be considered. Please contact the postgraduate student administrator to discuss options.

Application deadline Not fixed, but funding application deadlines will usually be between January and March.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography View 70 other PhDs in Geography in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject.
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Tuition Fee

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International

26700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26700 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4850 GBP per year during 48 months.

UK: part-time (two years)

- £2,425 per year

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.