Study Geography PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London in the UK, Geography

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Department of Geography is in the top tier of UK departments and has consistently been identified as one of the highest performing in successive research assessments (most recently, ranked 2nd in REF2014). We have over 30 members of academic staff and notable research concentrations in Quaternary science, social, cultural, and historical geography, the GeoHumanities, geopolitics and security, development studies and sustainability. Ours is a vibrant postgraduate community of over 120 students, including some 80 PhD candidates, drawn from across the world. Subject to eligibility criteria, students can access funding from AHRC, ESRC, NERC, and EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnerships and Centres.PhD students sit at the heart of our research culture and are supported in their work by world-leading academics and a dedicated team of technical staff. PhD students enjoy access to well-equipped laboratory and computing facilities and benefit from the exceptional range of partnerships the department has developed with charities, NGOs, industry, government departments, museums, and the creative sector.Duration: 4 years full time

Which department am I in?

Geography

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£26,400.00 (US$ 34,094) per year

Founder’s - Accommodation Type - Catered, Single and Shared Rooms Shared Bathroom and Kitchen, Single Gender Corridors- From £5,196.65

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£26,400.00 (US$ 34,094) per year

Founder’s - Accommodation Type - Catered, Single and Shared Rooms Shared Bathroom and Kitchen, Single Gender Corridors- From £5,196.65

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The Department would ordinarily expect applicants to hold a UK 1st- or upper 2nd-class undergraduate degree (or a recognised international equivalent) together with a relevant Masters degree (at Pass level or higher). Professional experience, particularly in the case of applicants wishing to pursue a practice-based PhD, will be considered in the absence of a Masters degree.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.