Overview

The Geography PhD programme from Newcastle University research engages with applied issues and public policy concerns. It also covers more abstract cultural and theoretical issues.

Your development

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students.

They have designed your programme to help you:

perform better as a researcher

boost your career prospects

broaden your impact

Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

You’ll cover:

techniques for effective research

methods for better collaborative working

essential professional standards and requirements

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical geography

Economic geographies

Power, space, politics

Geographies of social change

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. They suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography View 73 other PhDs in Geography in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Human Geography - A 2:1 honours degree and a Master's degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant arts, humanities, or social science subject such as:

geography

planning

urban studies

environmental studies

sociology

politics

history

business studies

Physical Geography - A 2:1 honours degree and a Master's degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science subject such as:

geography

environmental studies

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25600 GBP / year

≈ 25600 GBP / year

Additional Details

Human Geography full time;

UK: not set

International: £24,400

Physical Geography full time;

UK: not set

International: £25,600

Part-time time tuition fees for home students are not set yet.

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Delivered

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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