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Geography PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 191 Geography PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhDs in Geography are doctoral research degrees that allow students to deeply explore a particular aspect of geography.

Specifics vary drastically between programmes, but may involve research into the complexities of physical landscapes, human-environment interactions, and the impact of geographical phenomena on societies.

Entry requirements typically include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Geography, Environmental Science or Urban Planning. A relevant Masters degree may also be required depending on the programme.

Why study a PhD in Geography?

Develop Skills and Knowledge

A PhD in Geography allows you to not only develop your own knowledge of Geography, but also to make a unique, original contribution to the subject as a whole. By doing so, you will hone a variety of transferable skills, such as:

  • Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to design, conduct, and analyse complex research projects.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Expertise in evaluating geographical theories and practices to address challenges.
  • Communication and Presentation Skills: Proficiency in effectively conveying ideas and findings to diverse audiences.

Further Career Development

If you're hoping for a career in academia, a PhD is typically required. Other research-based careers may likewise require a PhD, and even when they don't, employers will value the research skills and knowledge developed during your degree. For more information, please visit our PhD employability guide.

After completing your PhD in Geography, a potential career option might be employment as a Lecturer. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, a Lecturer earns an average of £40,476 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.

Improve Employability

Completing a PhD may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, 83% of Geography PhD students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.

What do prospective Geography PhD students think about study?

We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Geography PhD students in 2023:

  • 74% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
  • 83% preferred on campus learning, 5% preferred online/distance learning, and 12% preferred a blended approach.
  • 10% were interested in part-time study.
  • In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
    • Subject interest
    • Career progress
    • Challenge

If you'd like to make your voice heard, why not complete our survey? Your feedback will help us ensure our site is as helpful as possible for students like you!

Note: This guidance was produced with the assistance of AI. However, all data is derived from reliable, authoratitive sources, and all content has been reviewed by humans.

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PGR Opportunities at University of Strathclyde 2025

Founded in 1796 as a ‘place of useful learning' the University of Strathclyde is a leading technological University based in the heart of Glasgow. Read more

Just transition

This a fully-funded 4-year PhD scholarship. The PhD candidate will join the Department of Geography at HKBU and work on a project led by Dr. Read more

Ecologically-based temperate rainforest restoration: effectiveness for biodiversity recovery, carbon sequestration and resilience

The UK has a very reduced and fragmented woodland area. Temperate rainforests on the western coastal and uplands zone of the country are amongst the most depleted of our woodland ecosystems, and have recently been identified as the highest priority for restoration. Read more

Hot to cold: the exceptional mobility and hazard of volcanic block and ash flows

Ten percent of the world's population (i.e. 100s of millions) live within 100 km of an active volcano. During all explosive volcanic eruptions pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) can form – high temperature mixtures of rock and gas that rapidly flow away from the volcanic vent. Read more

Cold-Stunning in Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles: Physiological responses to climate change

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join a cutting-edge project investigating the impact of environmental changes on cold-stunning events in Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, the world’s most endangered sea turtle species. Read more

GIF CDT: Sustainable Fiscal Policy for a Sustainable Climate

This advert will close once a suitable candidate has been found. This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). Read more

Changing Behaviours: Empowering Community Engagement in Earth Heritage

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner Jurassic Coast Trust to start in October 2025. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-ub/centre-ub. Read more

Decarbonizing Urban Transport: Behaviour Change for Net-Zero (DUT-BC)

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner Birmingham City Council to start in October 2025. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-ub/centre-ub. Read more

Neuroinclusion in themed entertainment attractions

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partners, Katapult and Drayton Manor, to start in October 2025. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-ub/centre-ub. Read more

How alternative anchor institutions interact with food systems to shape health and wellbeing

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner Birmingham Wholesale Market (BWM) to start in October 2025. Read more

Climate change impacts on major sporting events

This project will assess the impact of increasing global temperatures on the viability of major sporting events. It will investigate how climate change may radically reshape the sporting calendar and require modifications to stadia using novel modelling applications of climate data. Read more

Four-Year Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships with Keele’s Sustainable Rural Futures Programme (SURF)

Keele University's Leverhulme-funded Sustainable Rural Futures Programme will train a new generation of interdisciplinary rural researchers to tackle contemporary rural challenges in the UK. Read more

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