Overview

At Kent we are fundamentally concerned with studying the complex, dynamic and changing relationships between humans and the environment, particularly how these interactions are reproduced spatially. Human adaptation to the environment and to environmental change is also a key focus.

Human Geography encompasses social and cultural geography, urban and political geography, economics and development studies, as well as environmental and landscape planning.

Careers

The Human Geography PhD programme at the University of Kent combines academic theory with practical field experience to develop graduates who are highly employable.

Human Geography graduates work in a variety of sectors including international aid and development agencies such as the United Nations, NGOs and charities; the civil service and local government departments responsible for housing and planning, environmental services, recycling, sustainability, regeneration; Ministry of Defence; environmental consultancies; travel and tourism; the property, real estate and planning sectors.

Programme Structure

Recent or current projects cover topics such as:

Urban mobility and segregation in Stockholm and Jerusalem
The Political Economy of Backpacker Tourism in South East Asia
Cultural values and practices towards the natural environment in the British Overseas Territories
Analysis of the role of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy in creating jobs in UK rural areas.
Local knowledge, science and the environment: how and why people respond to climate change
Improved management of socio-ecological landscapes in Western Ghats
Cost, benefits and trade-offs in creating large conservation areas
Traditional knowledge, intellectual property rights and protected area management
The economic value of mammals in Britain

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-06 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-23 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography View 72 other PhDs in Geography in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Other requirements

General requirements

For a PhD a first degree and a usually a Master’s (at least Merit) or substantial professional experience in a relevant field is required.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Tuition Fee

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International

18600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Canterbury

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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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