Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027: Apply before Dec 2026
- Starting October 2027: Apply before Jul 2027 (International) and before Aug 2027 (National)
If you're an international student and need a Student Route visa, you'll need to apply at least 8 weeks before the CAS deadline.
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Geography
Overview
This Geography programme from University of Gloucestershire will enable you to undertake cutting-edge scientific research in a supportive and caring environment.
The Geography programme at University of Gloucestershire has a range of laboratory facilities, field equipment and staff have extensive experience undertaking fieldwork both in the UK and further afield.
Key facts:
- We welcome proposals for research degrees across the breadth of physical and human geography, this include: coastal processes, long-term environmental change, flood mitigation & river processes, global health, labour exploitation & labour rights, low wage labour migrations & family migration dynamics, post-conflict recovery, and sea-level change.
Career opportunities:
The postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond.
As a postgraduate research student at UoG, you'll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether it's contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, we'll ensure you're ready to take on your next challenge.
This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where you'll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Students can study either full time or part time alongside employment or family commitments.
- In recognition of the fact that no two research projects – or research students – are the same, we offer a flexible approach to supporting you, offering laboratory space and training, fieldwork advice and equipment loans, and access to computer software.
- You also have access to hot-desk office space and library and ICT support.
- Masters by Research students will typically take two research methods training modules, which are also available to PhD students.
- You will also become part of the wider postgraduate community and will be invited to participate in our Academic School's research seminar series.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Usually a master's degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic, but it is sometimes possible to progress directly from a relevant undergraduate BSc (Hons), especially if you have additional experience within the subject area.
- Please provide a copy of your research proposal. This should be 1,000 words (excluding references and appendices) following the structure outlined in this research proposal guide.
- Please note; we're unable to process applications without a proposal for the School's consideration. Not supplying one will delay the processing of applications.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 25,571 AUD / year (≈ 13,425 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 10,190 AUD / year (≈ 5,350 GBP / year)
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Geography.
- Alumni Award – University of Gloucestershire – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Global Scholarship – University of Gloucestershire – Grant, 1500 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – U.S. government – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – ServiceScape – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – ACES Education Fund – Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Junhua Li – Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Boustany Foundation – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
- Royal Geographical Society - Dudley Stamp Memorial Award in UK – Royal Geographical Society – Grant, 500 GBP, Deadline: 23 Nov 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – IvyPanda – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Voice Talent Online – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – educations.com – Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Admit Lab – Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Salvado Law – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Anonymous Hope Fund – Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Leopold Figl Foundation – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – IELTS from 6 to 9 – Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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