Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting September 2027. Application deadline not specified.
The closing date for non-funded places is not fixed but early application is advised.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Geography, Data Science & Big Data
Overview
This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol emphasises methodological innovation and application. It is aimed at those interested in advancing existing computational methods or applying state-of-the-art digital and data-driven techniques to any topics that are related to geography.
Career prospects
Our students go on to employment in a wide variety of areas - often where statistical analysis and data science skills are required. Students also continue within academic careers, going on to post-doctoral and lecturing positions.
At its core, the programme establishes a sound research training base, together with a set of bespoke training courses that provide students with the advanced (geographic) data science toolkit and research methods required for their PhD topic. It also provides a foundation for diverse types of employment, including research, policy and intervention implementation.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- An upper second-class degree (or equivalent qualification) with substantive (geographic) data science (at least 60 credits plus a (geographic) data science-focused dissertation).
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 52,337 AUD / year (≈ 27,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,718 AUD / year (≈ 5,106 GBP / year)
- Home: part-time: £2,553 per year
Living costs
Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,427-2,398 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities, books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Geographic Data Science. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- British Council scholarships for Women — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Anne and Peggy Sleigh Bursaries — Grant: 2500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT Scholarships — Grant: 13000 GBP — Deadline: 10 Apr 2027
- Sanctuary Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 09 Dec 2026
- Alumni discount — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage — Grant: 20780 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni Foundation Music Bursaries — Grant: 500 GBP — Deadline: 31 Jul 2027
- Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships — Grant: 21805 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- St Mary Redcliffe Choral Section Leaders — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Graduation gown discount — Grant: 58 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Think Big Scholarships for international students — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship — Grant: 1552 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- St Pauls Church Organ Scholarship — Grant: 1450 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Royal Geographical Society - Dudley Stamp Memorial Award in UK — Grant: 500 GBP — Deadline: 23 Nov 2026
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Grant: 10000 USD — Deadline: 01 Jun 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027