There are two research groups specialising in Human Geography at Manchester: Geographical Political Economy and Urban Transformations. The University of Manchester is one of the best places to study Human Geography in the world.
Human Geography, Ph.D.
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You will be supervised by world leading academics with very strong reputations for research quality. Geography in Manchester was ranked 8th in the world by the 2014 QS world university rankings.
In the UK research assessment exercise, 94% of our outputs were considered internationally recognised, with an exceptionally high proportion (65%) judged to be internationally excellent or world leading.
Our Human Geography staff members hold editorial positions with leading research publications, including major journals such as Antipode, Area, Geography Compass, Geoforum, International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, and Progress in Human Geography.
Recent PhD graduates have been appointed to positions at leading universities in Europe, North America and the Far East, while others now shape national and international policy environments through their work in government agencies, research institutes and activist organisations.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 36 months
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- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Corporate networks
- Governance
- Nature and resources
- Work and employment
English Language Requirements
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General Requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
- First or upper second class honours Bachelor degree (or international equivalent) and
- A relevant postgraduate qualification, generally a Master degree, with Merit and a minimum average grade of 60% in the taught modules and a minimum grade of 60% in the dissertation (or international equivalent)
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17000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 17000 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
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5500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5500 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Manchester
- 645 - 1200 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
UK Research Councils:- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP)Includes 1+3 and +3 studentships. Residency eligibility criteria apply.
- Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
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