Geography, Ph.D. | University College London (UCL) | London, United Kingdom
36 months
Duration
26200 GBP/year
5860 GBP/year
Unknown
Anytime
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date

About

As well as providing world-leading disciplinary and interdisciplinary research training, the Geography programme at University College London (UCL) provides outstanding opportunities for networking across public, private and third sector organisations.

Overview

With extensive experience in building partnerships, knowledge transfer, applied research and public engagement and impact, the Geography programme at University College London (UCL) enables doctoral students to enhance their employment prospects while pursuing cutting-edge research.

Research students are central to the department's research culture, and are offered access to specialist laboratories and computing facilities as well as professional development opportunities, including training, teaching experience and academic event hosting.

The foundation of your career

Skills development is an important component of the research degree process, and UCL provides a strong and varied graduate skills development programme. Within UCL Geography, research students have access to state-of-the-art research equipment, a variety of data archives and receive research council-level training in methodology. 

The department also offers research students a range of teaching assistant opportunities that provide valuable experience. Our established track record in partnership working, knowledge transfer, applied research, public engagement and impact further enables students to gain broad experience to support career development.

Employability

A significant number of our recent research graduates have gone on to lectureships and many others into university research, at institutions such as King's College London, the University of Tokyo, National University of Singapore and California College of the Arts. 

Having gained a variety of technical and analytical skills as well as in-depth substantive expertise in particular fields, others have entered professions within government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.

Programme Structure

Research areas 

  • Past climates
  • Recent environmental change and biodiversity
  • Environmental modelling and observation
  • Global urbanisms
  • Environment, politics and society

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a UK Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    26200 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 26200 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • National

    5860 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time:

  • UK: £2,930
  • International: £13,100

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 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.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United Kingdom
Oman Embassy Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The Bartlett Promise PhD Scholarship
19668 GBP
Grant
11 May 2024
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Sasakawa Studentship
10000 GBP
Grant
16 Mar 2023
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Overseas Research Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
14 Jan 2023
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Egypt Missions Scheme Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
EGA IfWH BAME PhD Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Sep 2022
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
CONACYT Graduate Fellowship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Turkish Embassy Fee Partnership
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
GUATEFUTURO Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline

Leopold Figl Foundation
United Kingdom
Royal Geographical Society - Dudley Stamp Memorial Award in UK
500 GBP
Grant
23 Nov 2022
Deadline

Royal Geographical Society
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
United Kingdom
Amber Scholar
5000 GBP
Grant
14 Jun 2023
Deadline

Unknown
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Full Support for Tuition and Costs of Living- PhD Scholarship at the University of Essex
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Junhua Li
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
1516 GBP
Grant
15 Dec 2022
Deadline

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
United Kingdom
GREAT Scholarship 2023
10000 GBP
Grant
01 Jun 2023
Deadline

British Council - Accreditation UK
18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
Grant
31 Mar 2022
Deadline

Aga Khan Foundation
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Sambla
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

iVisa
Worldwide
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
29 Jun 2023
Deadline

IvyPanda
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

IELTS from 6 to 9
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Anonymous Hope Fund

Our partners

Geography
University College London (UCL)
Geography
-
University College London (UCL)

Wishlist

Go to your profile page to get personalised recommendations!