St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geography and Sustainable Development - Geographies of Sustainability, Society, Inequalities and Possibilities (GOSSIP) in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,500
(c. USD33,985.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The School of Geography and Sustainable Development is home to an energetic and varied group of approximately 50 research students, primarily pursuing three-year PhD programs. The PhD (Doctorate) typically spans three years, culminating in a thesis limited to 80,000 words and an oral defense. Set within the picturesque University of St Andrews, students benefit from an inspiring interdisciplinary environment. With dedicated supervision, top-tier library resources, and advanced laboratory facilities, the university fosters groundbreaking research across numerous disciplines. The School focuses on key research domains including environmental transformation, sustainability geographies, social structures, inequality studies, and population health.
The GOSSIP research group originated from interdisciplinary discussions among critical human geographers and sustainability experts (spanning arts, social sciences, and natural sciences), which began in 2016.
This collective engages with theoretical frameworks, social philosophy, and empirical studies rooted in sustainability challenges and societal dynamics, particularly examining associated inequalities. They investigate innovative solutions while reflecting on historical perspectives across different contexts. Employing diverse methodologies including qualitative analysis and archival work, the group emphasizes collaborative knowledge creation with non-academic partners.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Prospective students with a 1st class or 2.1 degree in Geography or a related discipline can be considered for entry into the School's postgraduate programmes.
Current funded opportunities may have their own specific application process, which will be given along with details of the project. Otherwise, if you are interested in undertaking a research degree, the first stage is to identify and contact a potential supervisor (see Research projects above). You must secure the support of your potential supervisor before proceeding to a formal application.
When you contact your potential supervisor it is helpful to include the following:
Details of project - a specific PhD project proposal of at least 500 words of original and referenced writing.
Funding - identify a source of funding. You may wish to look at the fees and funding section on the University's Apply page.
CV or resume
IELTS - Minimum overall score 6.5 with minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) to be 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum overall score 79 with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writin-21, Speaking- 18)
Current funded opportunities may have their own specific application process, which will be given along with details of the project. Otherwise, if you are interested in undertaking a research degree, the first stage is to identify and contact a potential supervisor (see Research projects above). You must secure the support of your potential supervisor before proceeding to a formal application.
When you contact your potential supervisor it is helpful to include the following:
Details of project - a specific PhD project proposal of at least 500 words of original and referenced writing.
Funding - identify a source of funding. You may wish to look at the fees and funding section on the University's Apply page.
CV or resume
IELTS - Minimum overall score 6.5 with minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) to be 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum overall score 79 with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writin-21, Speaking- 18)
Tuition
GBP
25,500