Overview

The Geography, Environment and Development Studies PhD at Birkbeck, University of London aims to train you to conduct research of the highest academic standard and to make an original contribution to the subject through your research.

Highlights

Our students come from a range of geographic and professional backgrounds, many (but not all) having research interests related to their employment. There are now around 15 research students currently undertaking a PhD or MPhil, some of which are linked to staff research projects, which means students benefit from the research infrastructure built up by our major programmes in geography.
We provide excellent support for students and will do our best to help you succeed at your research. Most part-time research students only come to the College for occasional meetings with their academic supervisors or for research seminars, and those who require computing or physical laboratory equipment can also come in the evenings or at weekends.
We have three computing/GIS laboratories running a wide range of software on IBM and Macintosh PCs and Unix workstations. We are also well provided with fieldwork equipment and have a large laboratory equipped with flumes and wind tunnels for process studies.
As well as having access to Birkbeck Library, including our electronic library, you will also be able to use resources at other libraries in the local area and at the Royal Geographical Society.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Community, Youth and Voluntary Sector Studies
Development Studies
Geography
Geographical Information Science
International Childhood Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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94

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Community Development View 6 other PhDs in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements:

Good first degree in a relevant discipline.

You will have to find a potential supervisor for your PhD research, and prepare a research proposal.

Tuition Fee

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International

14885 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14885 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.

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.