Key Information
- Duration: Full-time (48 months); Part-time (96 months, flexible)
- Start dates: Starting September 2026; other dates can be considered. Application deadline not specified.
Overview
The graduate school is integral to this success. We have a large and vibrant postgraduate research community, with students following PhD and MSc by research (MScR) programmes.
Career opportunities
Students who complete the Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography) programme offered by the University of Bristol typically move on to careers in academia (post-doctoral research, lectureships), further research in government or private institutes, environmental consultancy, teaching, the civil service, computer programming or IT consultancy.
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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: 85
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
An upper second-class honours degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 41,749 AUD / year (≈ 21,900 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,734 AUD / year (≈ 5,106 GBP / year)
Additional Details: Home: part-time + £2,553 per year
Living costs
Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,430-2,402 AUD / month
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography).
- British Council scholarships for Women — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT Scholarships — 13,000 GBP — Deadline: 10 Apr 2027
- Anne and Peggy Sleigh Bursaries — 2,500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni Foundation Music Bursaries — 500 GBP — Deadline: 31 Jul 2027
- Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships — 21,805 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni discount — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Sanctuary Scholarship — Various benefits — Deadline: 09 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships — 1,552 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship — 1,450 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- St Pauls Church Organ Scholarship — 58 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Graduation gown discount — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Think Big Scholarships for international students — Various benefits — Deadline: 06 Oct 2026
- Chevening Scholarships — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- St Mary Redcliffe Choral Section Leaders — 500 GBP — Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- The Bob Savage Memorial Fund — Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — 3,500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — 19,000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students — 12,000 USD — Deadline: 16 Aug 2026
- Amberscholar Scholarship (Amber Student) — Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — 500 GBP — Deadline: 23 Nov 2026
- Royal Geographical Society - Dudley Stamp Memorial Award in UK — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 5,000 USD — Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- Women Scholarship for International Students — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 6,000 USD — Deadline: 16 Aug 2026
- Amberscholar Scholarship (Amber Scholar) — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 10,000 USD — Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — 3,000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 22,500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — 1,500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 12,000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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