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Overview
Prospective applicants are invited to apply, outlining their research interests. We have ESRC recognition for our research training programmes.
Students will be awarded a PhD from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Degrees may include a coursework element and can be taken on a full- or part-time basis. Prospective applicants are invited to apply, outlining their research interests.
Career
The Geography - Urban and Regional Studies PhD from University of Birmingham helps research students to produce publications arising from their work and encourage them to publish as single authors when appropriate. Many research students are aiming for academic careers and we recognise the importance of providing opportunities for them to be involved in teaching and tutorial work, without compromising their obligations as research students.
Programme Structure
Research interests:
- Urban and brownfield regeneration policies; Culture-led regeneration; Planning and sustainable development; Comparative planning in Europe (especially France, Great Britain and Switzerland).
- City centre regeneration; City living and gentrification; Inter-city competition and co-operation; Comparative urban development in Britain, Europe and North America.
- Housing markets and neighbourhood change; Housing and social exclusion; Issues related to concentrations of deprivation, segregation and excluded communities; Development of models of affordability at local and regional level for the purpose of housing strategy development.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Architecture Geography Sociology View 24 other PhDs in Geography in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants for a degree by research should have at least a good Honours degree (minimum: upper second-class or equivalent). Students are not normally admitted to an MPhil or PhD degree without first having completed a taught Masters degree.
Tuition Fee
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International
19380 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19380 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4596 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4596 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
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.
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