London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Geography in Egham United Kingdom | Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
|
Egham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,400
(c. USD31,187.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Geography ranks among the UK's leading institutions, consistently achieving top marks in research evaluations (most recently placing 2nd in REF2014). With over 30 faculty members, we excel in diverse research areas including Quaternary science, social-cultural geography, GeoHumanities, political geography, development studies, and sustainability. Our dynamic postgraduate program hosts more than 120 international students, including approximately 80 PhD researchers. Eligible candidates may secure funding through AHRC, ESRC, NERC, and EPSRC Doctoral Training Programs.
PhD candidates form the core of our research environment, receiving guidance from distinguished scholars and specialized technical support. Students utilize advanced laboratory and computing resources while benefiting from our extensive network of collaborations with NGOs, government agencies, cultural institutions, and private sector partners.
Program Length: 4 years full-time
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Department would ordinarily expect applicants to hold a UK 1st- or upper 2nd-class undergraduate degree (or a recognised international equivalent) together with a relevant Master's degree (at Pass level or higher). Professional experience, particularly in the case of applicants wishing to pursue a practice-based PhD, will be considered in the absence of a Masters degree.
English language requirements
All teaching at Royal Holloway is in English. You will therefore need to have good enough written and spoken English to cope with your studies right from the start.
The scores we require
IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.
Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C.
TOEFL ib: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 26.
English language requirements
All teaching at Royal Holloway is in English. You will therefore need to have good enough written and spoken English to cope with your studies right from the start.
The scores we require
IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.
Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C.
TOEFL ib: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 26.
Tuition
GBP
23,400