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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography)

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£21,900Per Year (Intl)
£5,106Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the PhD Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The School of Geographical Sciences is a leading international centre for research. In the Times Higher Education analysis of the Research Excellence Framework assessment (2021), we were ranked joint first in the UK for Geography and Environmental Studies. The graduate school is integral to this success. International tuition fees are £21,900 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 92% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Physical Geography Research Methods
Climate Systems and Earth Surface Processes
Geomorphology and Landscape Evolution
Biogeographical Analysis and Ecological Dynamics
Quantitative Analysis for Geographical Sciences
Research Design and Thesis Development
Specialist Physical Geography Seminar Series
Professional Practice in Geographical Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£87,600

Home Student Fee

£5,106

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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