Course Overview
Offered by Swansea University, the PhD Physical Geography provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Start dates: PhD/MPhil - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. You will undertake an individual physical geography research project over two years (MPhil) or three years (PhD), supported by our widely respected academic staff: Predicting and mitigating water pollution risk from wildfire ash – Professor Stefan Doerr is a leading authority on wildfire impact. Predicting ice rifts - Professor Adrian Luckman received international press coverage for his research on the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica and his predictions of its calving. Professor Siwan Davies’ work focuses on es... International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
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🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,238
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,006
regulated fee
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