Overview
The Sustainable Futures MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter students are actively involved in work at the cutting edge of research across the School’s research activities.
We welcome applications for MPhil/PhD study in human and physical geographies, and are particularly interested in projects that complement and extend existing strengths within and across our research groups.
Geography undertakes a clear upgrading process at the end of the first year of postgraduate research study. We will provide hands-on support throughout the duration of PhD study, working with you to ensure you achieve your potential and graduate within the stipulated timeframe.
Career opportunities:
No matter what your ambitions, aspirations or career choice may be there has never been a better, or more significant, time to study geography. Key global issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation and social cohesion are not only at the forefront of socio-political philosophies and attitudes, but are also deep-rooted within geography, making it one of the most relevant courses that you could choose to study.
You can be confident that a Geography research degree from the University of Exeter will serve you well upon graduation. Our students graduate with a wide range of skills desirable to employers including data gathering, problem solving, project planning, report production, presentation skills and team work. Almost all our research students have the opportunity to train to teach or teach, acquiring and practising additional transferable skills.
Opportunities on graduation are diverse and include work in academia, the voluntary sector, the public sector (eg, Environment Agency, councils), the private sector, and consultancy.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Projects by topic- Ocean
- Ice
- Vegetation
- Soils & Peatlands
- Rivers & coasts
- Human Geography: urban futures
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
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Disciplines
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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
Normally students will have a good undergraduate Honours degree (UK Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent) and in some cases, a Masters degree.
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International
22700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22700 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4900 GBP per year during 48 months.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sustainable Futures.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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