Geography and Planning
Cardiff University · Cardiff, United Kingdom
About this programme
Cardiff University's School of Geography and Planning offers PhD and MPhil postgraduate research degrees in human geography, spatial planning, and urban design, with full-time (3–4 years) and part-time (5–7 years) options starting in April or October.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- English
- IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL iBT 100
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- April, October
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