Overview
It is a vibrant intellectual home for more than 100 researchers working across the physical sciences, social sciences and humanities.
Our research students of the Human Geography and Environmental Sciences program from The University of Edinburgh are enrolled on PhDs, 3+1 degrees (a Masters degree followed by a PhD), or for MSc by Research degrees.
We 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 GIS
- geohumanities and environmental humanities
- cultural, development, environmental and urban studies
Collaboration
We work closely with communities and groups outside the academy in Scotland and across Europe, but also with communities and groups in:
- Belize
- Canada
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Guatemala
- India
- Jamaica
- Mali
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uganda
Programme Structure
We study:
- 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
- political activism and protest
- sustainable development and environmental resource management
- urban change and gentrification
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Biodiversity & Conservation Environmental Sciences View 17 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a related subject.
- We may also consider your application if you have other qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply.
Tuition Fee
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International
28000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28000 GBP per year during 36 months.
Home fees have still to be agreed
PhD part-time fees
International/EU: £14,000
Living costs for Edinburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.