Overview

Since the amount of external funding varies from one year to another it is very difficult to predict when opportunities for Ph.D. positions become available and in what sub-fields they are opened.

The doctoral Human Geography programme at Lund University consists of coursework as well as the writing of a thesis. The thesis can be in the form of either a monograph or a compilation thesis.

Features

To be able to provide supervision, the Department only admits Ph.D. candidates within fields of current research. It is not possible to be admitted to the Ph.D. programme without being fully financed.

The Department only handles Ph.D. applications in relation to advertised positions. Ph. D. positions are advertised through the Lund University website.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

To qualify for the doctoral programme the applicant needs to fulfil the general requirements of at least 240 course credits, out of which 60 credits need to have been taken at the Advanced level.

In addition, the candidate needs to have completed 30 credits in Human or Economic Geography, or related field, at the Advanced level, with 15 credits or more being comprised of a thesis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The university is constantly recruiting new PhD students. Check the university’s website for application deadlines.

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography View 8 other PhDs in Geography in Sweden

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the doctoral studies requires one year of studies at the advanced level, and normally a total of three semesters of study of the discipline in question, including a half-semester thesis. The doctoral studies start in September.

Tuition Fee

For you to be enrolled as a doctoral student, funding is required for your entire education.

Living costs for Lund

7428 - 11057 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

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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