Overview

The School of Geography offers the opportunity to work at doctoral level alongside academics whose research has been internationally recognised. Researchers in the School include Professor Mark Macklin, whose expertise lies in river systems, global environmental change, and in catchment hazard and pollution issues, Professor of Climate Science and Meteorology, Edward Hanna.

Students from the Physical Geography programme at University of Lincoln can benefit from a supportive academic community, where ideas and experiences are shared with the aim of advancing knowledge.

Lincoln’s physical geographers are working on projects exploring geoarchaeology and environmental history; quaternary environmental change; ecosystem and human health; floods, droughts and climate change; GIS and remote sensing; glaciology and climatology; coastal and marine environments; and large river systems and deltas.

Career Opportunities

Geography provides a broad range of career opportunities, including roles in the environmental and health sectors, the geographical information systems (GIS) industry, management and financial services, social and environmental consultancy, and teaching.

Programme Structure

Potential areas of work are aligned with the School’s current research strengths and specialisms and include (but are not limited to):

Alluvial geoarchaeology and environmental history

Biogeochemistry, ecosystems and human health

Extreme hydrological events (floods and droughts) and climate change

GIS and remote sensing for assessment of water-related diseases

Greenland ’s ice sheet mass balance/glaciology

Mining impacts on freshwater, coastal, and marine environments

Morphodynamics of large rivers, coasts, and deltas

Quaternary environmental change.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-26 00:00:00

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More details

Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Geography View 91 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or second class honours degree in Geography or related discipline.

For direct PhD entry, applicants should possess a relevant Master's or MPhil degree in Geography or related discipline.

Tuition Fee

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International

16700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16700 GBP per year during 18 months.
National

4668 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4668 GBP per year during 18 months.

Part-Time

Home: £2,344/year

International: £8,350/year

Living costs for Lincoln

660 - 1140 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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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