Geographical Sciences (Human Geography)
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
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University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
Geographical Sciences (Human Geography)
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
Find out about the University of Bristol's PhD in Geographical Sciences (Human Geography), including entry requirements, supervisors and research groups.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £21,900 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
An upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent qualification and a master's qualification from a UK university (or equivalent). The school welcomes applicants with an interest in utilising ESRC and UKRI secondary datasets in their research projects. The School of Geographical Sciences, like many other schools and departments across the University, is committed to efforts to decolonise our curricula and transform our research and teaching as part of these efforts. We especially welcome applicants interested in supporting this work, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and geographies to apply. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds