Overview

During the Human Geography and Environmental Sciences program from The University of Edinburgh, you will conduct original research leading to the submission and examination of your thesis. You will be assigned a supervisor and an adviser and may have additional co-supervisors. You will participate in interdisciplinary training and workshops and have the opportunity to develop your skills in public communication, project management, and teaching.

Research areas

They work with a broad range of geographic themes and approaches and have particular research strengths in:

critical and qualitative human geography

quantitative and statistical geography and geographic information systems (GIS)

geohumanities and environmental humanities

cultural, development, environmental and urban studies

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Critical And Popular Geopolitics

The Cultural Politics of ‘race’, Gender and Sexuality

Energy Futures and Extractivism

Food Security and Sovereignty

Health Inequalities

Hazards and Disasters

Human-animal Relationships

Media and Mobilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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More details

They encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that they have enough time to process your application.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geography Environmental Sciences View 25 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a related subject.

They may also consider your application if you have other qualifications or experience;

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

34800 GBP / year

≈ 34800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees per year:

Scotland/ Rest of UK: £2,619

International/EU: £17,400

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

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Research areas

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

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