Overview

Research

Our research addresses some of the most pressing environmental and societal issues in the World today. By making distinctive contributions to understanding these issues, staff and students in Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Dundee are undertaking research that is helping to mitigate and build solutions that are transforming lives in Dundee, the UK and across the World.
Our work is organised into two groups: the environmental futures and social futures research groups. Staff and students collaborate within and across these groups, as well as with other disciplines, national and international institutions. We are also part of and work closely with colleagues from the UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Science and Policy and the Scottish Institute for Policing Research.

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Programme Structure

Research:

Physical geographers have a key focus on the sensitivity of local and global environmental systems to natural and anthropogenic change
Human geographers have particular expertise related to crime, forced labour, health and disability, media, migration, policing, poverty, and security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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You can apply for a PhD or other postgraduate research degree using our Direct Application System.We have three start dates per academic year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Environmental Sciences View 52 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements:

You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

Once you have chosen a topic, you will need to contact the project supervisor before you submit your application.

Email the supervisor you would like to work with
Send a copy of your CV with qualifications and research experience
Discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

23050 GBP / year

≈ 23050 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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