Overview

Our Human Geography research at University of Reading spans a broad range of topics at the interface between humans and the environment.

Features

We focus on inequalities, participatory approaches, politics and governance in diverse fields. These include environmental change, food networks, gender and caring relations, and citizen science at local–global spatial scales.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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135

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography View 70 other PhDs in Geography in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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135

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted to study for a PhD, applicants will normally need to have an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) or a master's degree, in a subject related to the proposed PhD topic.

In some areas of the University (particularly in the arts, humanities, social sciences and business) applicants are normally only accepted if they have a master's-level qualification.

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Tuition Fee

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International

22900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22900 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Reading

903 - 1382 GBP /month

Living costs

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