Overview

We have over 100 doctoral students drawn from across the world, many of whom are funded by national research councils and international organisations. With 50 full-time academic staff, we provide specialist supervision on topics that range from climate change and hazards mapping to risk analysis, geocomputation and urban futures.

Features

We have a vibrant seminar series that brings in guest speakers from universities across the world and run workshops to showcase doctoral research projects.

In the Geography Research degree at the King's College London, we also provide a full range of training and support for our PhD students, including opportunities to present your research at national and international conferences.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Department of Geography has a vibrant community of scholars – most are members of one of six research groups: Contested Development, Earth Observation & Wildfire, Physical & Environmental Geography, Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services, Risk, Hazard & Society and Urban Futures.

Staff research also ranges well beyond those groups and involves both individual scholarship and colleagues in other institutions, as well as the department.

These groups operate through staff-funded research and PhD student collaboration on research projects.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 22 other PhDs in Geology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Student insurance

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 1st class or 2:1 honours

and/or a good Master's degree

Tuition Fee

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International

26070 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26070 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

6936 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6936 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Geography Research.

Available Scholarships

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