Postgraduate Study
The Department of Geography has a large and vibrant Graduate School, with over 90 students registered for research degrees, including the Ph.D, the M.Sc. (by research), the M.A. (by research) and the M.A. in Research Methods. The Graduate School is in one of the top rated Geography departments in the UK, having been ranked joint first in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. It has a culture of research that seeks to define the direction of the discipline through cutting edge research and the attainment of world-leading scholarship. Our Mission is to recruit, to inspire and to graduate the very best postgraduate students, both Masters and Doctoral, in geographical research. We do this through a wide ranging postgraduate programme, with research that covers the full range of the discipline and recruiting students with backgrounds in the sciences (natural and social), humanities and engineering. It is supported by a community of scholars, a resource framework that is comparable with other world class centres of geographical learning and a diverse range of funding sources for both UK/EU and overseas scholars.
Professor Lynn Staeheli (Director of Research Postgraduates)
Geography Postgraduate Study
Postgraduate students discuss their experiences of Geography at Durham University.
Postgraduate Funding
Departmental Bursaries & Scholarships
From time to time the Department of Geography offers funding for postgraduate degrees PhD, Masters by Research (MSc and MA) and Masters in Research Methods. All applicants to study in Geography are automatically considered for any of this funding when it available.
EPSRC Funded PhD Studentship
We are delighted to invite applications for a fully-funded three-year research studentship (PhD), starting in October 2012. This is supported by funding from the EPSRC and your project must therefore be within EPSRC’s remit. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th June, 2012 at 1.00pm.
Current Research Topics
A list of potential projects or research areas for PhD and / or Masters study in the Department of Geography can be found via the links below. Please contact the most relevant academic / potential supervisor for further information.
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