Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Geography and Environmental Sciences in Londonderry United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Londonderry United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,970
(c. USD21,284.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The School of Geography and Environmental Sciences brings together scholars studying diverse human and natural environments to tackle pressing global and regional challenges affecting modern society. Our research spans five continents, 31 nations, and three major oceans, establishing a strong platform for addressing worldwide concerns. In REF2021, we demonstrated exceptional research quality with 84% of publications and 100% of research impact rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, while 88% of our research environment received international recognition.
Our School offers PhD candidates exceptional resources and support systems. Specialized postgraduate spaces foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and a dynamic research culture. We actively involve researchers in school activities, providing platforms for academic discourse, skill development, teaching experience, and professional networking. Our comprehensive facilities include laboratories, IT support, specialized field equipment, and transport. The 2019 Advance HE survey revealed our PhD program's excellence, with 83.6% overall satisfaction - surpassing both the national average (82.4%) and geography-specific benchmarks (79%), demonstrating our thriving research community's strength.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study. We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master's Degree with Distinction.
In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,970