Overview

Geography and Environmental Science at University of Southampton ranks 5th in the UK for research outputs. Our PhDs include field work and lab time using the latest equipment and techniques.

Features

You'll join a friendly, diverse and international community of postgraduate researchers while working within one of our world-leading research groups.

Our PhD students make use of outstanding facilities including ancient DNA and chemical preparation labs, environmental sensing systems and extensive field equipment. We also support human geography fieldwork around the globe.

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Programme Structure

Main areas of research

population, health and wellbeing

landscape dynamics and ecology

environmental change and sustainability

economy, society and governance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

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Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

270 ECTS

270 ECTS are equivalent with 540 CATS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 41 other PhDs in Environmental Economics & Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In general, you'll need to have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. You may also be able to apply if your grade was lower than 2:1, but you'll need to show you've made good process since your degree.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

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