Key information
Duration
Full-time
- 36 months
- Three-four years (minimum 2) full-time.
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Overview
This PhD offers training both in human geographic research and in interdisciplinary approaches to understanding/ responding to the challenges of an era of rapid urbanisation and urban redevelopment around the world. Urbanization and development are the main focus of work by both staff and students associated with this programme. But it also provides opportunities for research on topics and issues within human geography which are not specifically “urban” but which relate to other areas of…
expertise and interest of academic staff within the Urbanization, Planning and Development cluster.
The Human Geography and Urban Studies programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science aims to: (i) provide advanced knowledge of the principles and conceptual foundations of human geographic and urban social science research, together with the research skills and methodological understanding needed to develop original research in the field; (ii) expose you to the most recent developments and debates in human geography and urban studies; (iii) prepare you for careers in research, academia, international organisations, urban planning and governance, the consultancy sector and NGOs.
The Urbanization, Planning and Development cluster of the Department of Geography and Environment involves a concentration of researchers with particular interests in how social, economic and political processes interact across a range of urban contexts in all continents, and in different conditions of development. Issues related to the urban economy are also strongly represented within the Department's Economic Geography cluster. Research students on this programme are strongly encouraged to engage with the full range of urban research, teaching and scholarship within LSE's wider urban research community.
Careers
Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career. The programme will also prepare you for careers in international organisations (eg the World Bank, OECD, UNEP or European Commission), urban planning, governance, the consultancy sector, infrastructure providers and NGOs.
Top 5 sectors our students work in:
- Real Estate, Environment and Energy
- Financial and Professional Services
- Government, Public Sector and Policy
- Consultancy
- Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Staff/Research Students Seminars
- Contemporary Debates in Human Geography
- Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Doing Ethnography
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA required
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum entry requirement for the standalone PhD +3 programme, is a taught master’s degree (or equivalent), with a minimum of 65 per cent average and at least 70 in the dissertation, in a related discipline.
- Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents — 44,368 AUD / year ≈ 23,500 GBP / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents — 9,451 AUD / year ≈ 5,006 GBP / year
Additional Details
Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
2,147-4,072 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students. Find out more about financial support.
Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 23 Apr 2027 — John J Kerr Jr Scholarship — London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
Provided by university — Grant: 15400 GBP — Deadline: 23 Apr 2027 — Alumni and Friends of LSE Scholarship — London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 23 Apr 2027 — Lee Scholarship — London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
Provided by university — Grant: 23805 GBP — Deadline: 27 May 2027 — LSE PhD Studentships — London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
Provided by university — Grant: 20000 GBP — Deadline: 23 Apr 2027 — LSE Excellence Scholarship — London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 30 Apr 2027 — The John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation General Course Scholarships — Need-based — London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — COLFUTURO/LSE Graduate Scholarship Programme — Need-based — London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Higher Education Scholarships for Palestine (HESPAL) — Merit-based — London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
Provided by university — Grant: 23805 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Lee Family PhD Scholarships — London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government
Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape
Independent provider — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund
Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Independent provider — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Scholarships for PhD Students — Merit-based — Junhua Li
Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Merit-based — Boustany Foundation
Independent provider — Grant: 500 GBP — Deadline: 23 Nov 2026 — Royal Geographical Society - Dudley Stamp Memorial Award in UK — Royal Geographical Society
Independent provider — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Amberscholar Scholarship — Merit-based — Amber Scholar
Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Merit-based — IvyPanda
Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online
Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Dream Chaser Scholarship — Merit-based — Salvado Law
Independent provider — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Independent provider — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Scholarship for students with disabilities — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Need-based — Leopold Figl Foundation
Independent provider — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9
Independent provider — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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