Geography
Research information PhD/MPhil
3 years full-time; 5 years part-time/2 years full-time; 3 years part-time
Research Proposal
Candidates should submit a research proposal with their application. 1-2 pages, with references, is normally sufficient.
Entry Qualification
Good degree or equivalent experience.
Departmental Support and Training for Research Students
The lively departmental postgraduate community enjoys dedicated facilities and accommodation.
Research students are provided with:
- shared office with networked PC and specialist software
- access to the Department’s extensive library of over 10,000 maps and atlases
- for physical geography research, a wide range of laboratory resources and support facilities, recently upgraded with a £1M HEFCE grant
- for human geography research, laptop computers, dictaphones, video cameras, a variety of digital equipment for field and archival research, and use of the Qualitative Research Laboratory
All research students:
- are assigned two supervisors who provide academic guidance and pastoral support
- attend an extensive programme of research training
- attend regular research seminars and discussion groups that help integrate postgraduates into the Department’s academic community
- have opportunities to earn money and gain experience through assisting with undergraduate teaching
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