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Postgraduate research degrees

The School of Geography and Sustainable Development hosts a diverse and vibrant community of around 50 research students, most of whom are studying for a three-year PhD. The School offers the following research degrees:

• PhD  (Doctorate), normally of three years duration leading to a thesis of no more than 80,000 words and an oral examination.
• MSc (Res) and MSt (Res) , these are one-year programmes examined by a 30,000-word thesis. Part-time options are also available.

The University of St Andrews offers beautiful surroundings and a stimulating, interdisciplinary intellectual atmosphere. Coupled with supportive supervision, high-quality library and laboratory facilities, the University provides an excellent environment that enables world-class research into a wide range of topics.

See more information about research within the School . You can also read about the research interests of staff members on their individual profiles in the people  section.

The University's  GRADskills  programme provides a wealth of training opportunities to help you develop transferable skills and achieve your research and career goals.

Current funded opportunities

There are funding schemes available for prospective postgraduate students – please see the University's webpage on Scholarships for research postgraduate programmes  for more information.

University funding opportunities

Below are a selection of general funding opportunities of relevance to the School of Geography and Sustainable Development. You can view a longer list of general funding opportunities .

• AD Links Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship (UK) or AD Links Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship (EU) - for PhD students from the UK and EU and aimed particularly at those with an interest in sport.
• Spragge Conservation Scholarship - for UK domiciled students undertaking a PhD in conservation of the natural environment.
• China Scholarship Council - the University of St Andrews has a collaborative agreement with the China Scholarship Council to develop research collaborations between the UK and Chinese universities and research institutions.  Available to Chinese students wishing to undertake a PhD at the University of St Andrews.
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships - for candidates from least developed countries and fragile states in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.
• Douglas and Gordon Bonnyman Scholarship - for postgraduate students from any country starting a PhD in the arts or humanities.
• Fulbright-University of St Andrews Award - for students from the USA who have applied to a UK university to study the Arts or Humanities at doctoral level.
• Rafferty Scholarship - for postgraduate students from Canada or New Zealand undertaking research at the University of St Andrews.

Research projects

In addition to the current funded opportunities, we also welcome applications for study towards research degrees on a wide range of topics from candidates with an excellent academic background. You can find out more about the range of research undertaken in the school by viewing the Research groups page . In the first instance, please  contact a relevant member of academic staff to discuss your interest and ideas for possible research projects.

Below is a list of example PhD topics and titles suggested by staff members (and grouped by research group). You can use this to help identify a supervisor whose research interests align with your own. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and you can find more staff members on the people page.

These projects do not have funding attached (unlike those listed under Current funded opportunities), and this would have to be secured separately. You can learn more about options and opportunities for funding PhD projects by viewing the Funding tab below.

To find out more about any of the project ideas listed below, please contact the named member of staff.

Population and Health

• In a context of economic, political and health crises, what is shaping people’s decisions about where to live? ( Nissa Finney )
• Is Britain becoming more segregated? ( Nissa Finney )
• How can we understand the stark ethnic inequalities in housing in Britain? ( Nissa Finney )
• Population health inequalities, e.g., by race/ethnicity, gender, SES ( Jo Hale )
• Mental health and well-being, especially in later life ( Jo Hale )
• The characteristics, causes and consequences of declines in internal migration ( David McCollum )
• The labour market dynamics of migration ( David McCollum )
• Social and spatial mobilities ( David McCollum )
• The impacts of the contemporary crises (including financial, Covid-related and that of migrant reception) on urban public spaces ( Antonis Vradis )

Geographies of Sustainability, Society, Inequalities and Possibilities (GOSSIP)

• Between environmental policy ideal and implementation reality: what are the issues and how might we address the gap? ( Antje Brown )
• Maritime security and the blue economy, intersections and interdependence ( Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood )
• Gendered implications of COVID19 on coastal livelihoods  ( Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood )
• Exploring home and energy geographies: where, how and why does energy demand matter? ( Louise Reid )
• Homes that care: understanding technology enabled care at home ( Louise Reid )
• Exploring energy with care – understanding overlaps between care and energy in the context of home ( Louise Reid )
• Conflicts over fossil fuels and resource extraction ( Michael Simpson )
• The geographies of settler colonialism ( Michael Simpson )
• Governing the shoreface: designing institutions for sustainable coasts ( Tim Stojanovic )
• Historical geography of coasts and coastal research ( Tim Stojanovic and Dan Clayton )
• Environmental management and conservation debates, e.g. rewilding, alien species, the energy transition ( Charles Warren )
• Influences of craft and associated material based activities on human nature relationships and sustainability ( Rehema White )
• Traditional beliefs in and uses of wildlife products in sub-Saharan Africa: relationship with urbanisation, cultural identity and development ( Rehema White )

Environmental Change

• Iceberg calving in West Antarctica ( Doug Benn )
• Exploring the role of Rwanda’s peatlands in its sustainable future ( Lydia Cole )
• Exploring effectiveness of peatland restoration under different funding regimes in rural Scotland ( Lydia Cole )
• What controls the rate of glacier retreat in Greenland? ( Tom Cowton )
• How do ice sheets interact with the oceans? ( Tom Cowton )
• Better integration of ecology and palaeoecology, including the role of long-term ecological processes in the conservation and management of upland ecosystems ( Althea Davies )
• How do traditional ecological knowledge and cultural heritage contribute to community sustainability in Peru’s Amazonian peatlands? ( Althea Davies )
• Movement analytics, specifically developing new methods for either animal movement of human mobility ( Urska Demsar ). Note: To be suitable for these projects, you have to be able to code and implement your ideas, and preferably know R or Python.
• What factors affect the preservation of volcanic ash (tephra) in terrestrial and lacustrine environments? ( Richard Streeter )
• How can erosion patterns in high-latitudes be used to predict future landscape change? ( Richard Streeter )

Research students within the School are funded from a wide range of sources including UK research councils, charities, industry partners, and overseas agencies. See a complete list of current postgraduate funding opportunities.  For details of specific projects with funding attached please see the Current funded opportunities tab above.

Enquiries from self-funding students are welcome. Information on tuition fees and other costs of studying at St Andrews can be found on the  University’s fees and funding  page.

How to apply

Prospective students with a 1st class or 2.1 degree in Geography or a related discipline can be considered for entry into the School's postgraduate programmes.

Current funded opportunities may have their own specific application process, which will be given along with details of the project. Otherwise, if you are interested in undertaking a research degree, the first stage is to identify and contact a potential supervisor (see ‘Research projects’ above). You must secure the support of your potential supervisor before proceeding to a formal application.

When you contact your potential supervisor it is helpful to include the following:

• Details of project  - a specific PhD project proposal of at least 500 words of original and referenced writing.
• Funding  - identify a source of funding.  You may wish to look at the fees and funding section on the University's Apply page.
• CV or resume

If you and your potential supervisor wish to continue to a formal application please do so at the University's Apply page.  If you have any queries about the application process please email the postgraduate research administrator at  [email protected] .

What will happen in the next three years?

The School's PhD programme is designed to enable you to undertake a substantial piece of research whilst gaining the skills and wider experience that will help with your next steps, whether you wish to pursue a career in or beyond academia. Every PhD is different, but a broad outline of your pathway as a PhD student is provided below.

• Training At the start of each year you will conduct a training needs analysis with your supervisors in order to identify the skills, both generic and subject-specific, that you will need in order to complete your research successfully. The Centre for Educational Enhancement and Development ( CEED ) provides in-house training on a range of generic skills, whilst training for specific research methods may involve travel to institutions further afield.
• Research You will meet regularly with your supervisor and will start work on your research. For many students, the first chance to share their research with a wider audience comes at the School's PGR Conference, held each April. You will have two reviews in your first year as a PhD student, followed by an annual review in each subsequent year. These are intended to make sure that you are settling into and progressing in your studies in St Andrews, and to give you a chance to get advice from staff beyond your supervisory team.
• Research You will be in a more intensive stage of your study, carrying out the necessary research and data collection on which your thesis will be built. This may be something you can do from your desk, or may require fieldwork or placements away from St Andrews. You will be expected to present your research at the School's PGR Conference in April, and will be encouraged to attend relevant conferences at workshops at a national and international level.
• Teaching This may be a good time to gain experience teaching undergraduate students. The School offers a wide range of paid teaching opportunities to PhD students, such as leading tutorials, helping with lab classes and fieldtrips and marking assignments.
• Research You will spend this year trying to complete your research for your thesis and work towards submitting the final draft and having your viva defence. You will continue to build on your research from the preceding years, with an increasing emphasis on analysing and interpreting your data and writing up your findings. As well as working towards the completion of your thesis, you will be encouraged to submit your work to academic publications, where it can be picked up by a wider audience. As in previous years, you will be expected to present your research at the School's PGR Conference in April, and will be encouraged to share your findings at national and international conferences.

Year 4 (if needed)

If not completed in year 3 you will complete and submit a final draft of your thesis and have your viva defence. During the year you will continue working on publications, conferences and even applications for funding, as you will now be ready to enter the job market. 

Student experiences

Genevieve Cezard

I was very fortunate to be awarded the St Leonard’s and Geography and Sustainable Development PhD studentship in 2016. It gave me the freedom to investigate my own research project on ethnic inequalities in health in Scotland. I received invaluable guidance and support from my supervisors, helping me to get through the variety of challenges a PhD can bring but also giving me the confidence to pursue my own ideas. My PhD years were great, working in a very welcoming and stimulating environment, thanks to my PhD peers and research group colleagues.

I graduated in 2020 and stayed in academia. I am now a postdoc in social epidemiology, and still in the school of Geography and Sustainable Development at the University of St Andrews!

Solène Marion

I finished my PhD in 2021 and I enjoyed my time at St Andrews and in the School of Geography and Sustainability Development. During my PhD, I focused on the interaction between red deer and hikers in the Scottish Highlands. I had the opportunity to conduct fieldwork, write and publish papers, teach, and participate in national and international conferences with the support of the School of Geography and SD. I enjoyed the different training opportunities and the sense of community, specific to St Andrews; networking and social events were numerous. I am currently a  postdoctoral researcher at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver (Canada) where I continue my research on outdoor activities interaction with wildlife. 

Helen Packwood

I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a PhD student in the School of Geography and Sustainable Development at St Andrews! I admit, it was daunting returning to studies after many years in the workplace, but I quickly settled into this welcoming community and received excellent support from staff and fellow students. Over the three years, I had many opportunities to develop new skills, travel, meet new people and build on my professional experiences. Since graduating, I have remained in academia, based at the School of Social and Political Science at the University of Edinburgh .  Initially, working as an Outreach Fellow in the Edinburgh Q Step Centre, and more recently as a Lecturer in Social Research Methods.

After 40 years working in the energy sector - in both industry and the UK Civil Service - I completed my PhD at the University of St Andrews between 2017 and 2020. My research addressed a question that had always puzzled me - the barriers in Africa to deploying their abundant renewable (solar) resources. This involved a fascinating time conducting interviews in South Africa, and at the end a viva examination by Zoom! Since completion, I have been working at the Erasmus University Rotterdam researching the barriers to energy transition in the Netherlands and the UK, in the post-COVID world.  The Climate and Energy Transition | Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences | Erasmus University Rotterdam (eur.nl)

PhD opportunities in Geography and Environmental Science

PhD programmes are aimed at those who aspire to the highest level of academic achievement, becoming recognised as a highly skilled expert in a specialised field.

Many will go on to use their skills within academia or in research-intensive aspects of the professions, but others will draw on their research background in a wide variety of other occupations. Such highly educated and skilled doctoral graduates are in great demand within the global, knowledge-based economy of today.

How is the programme structured?

The PhD is a research-based degree assessed on a completed thesis and an oral examination. By the end of the programme you will have produced an original piece of work which makes a substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge within your chosen specialism.

In Geography and Environmental Science we have identified specific themes of expertise, and these attract ambitious, talented students keen to work in these areas.

We have an active research environment here in Dundee. We offer research degrees (PhD or MPhil) in a wide variety of topics in Geography (Human and Physical) and Environmental Science.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact academic staff who share their areas of research. You need to apply before a firm decision can be taken on whether or not a PhD place can be offered.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact academic staff who share their areas of research. However, you need to apply before a firm decision can be taken on whether or not a PhD place can be offered.

Learn more about PhD opportunities in Geography and Environmental Science

If you wish to approach us informally for further information then please email  [email protected]

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The Department has a large community of around 80 PhD students working on their own projects. The PhD students at Geography and the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI) study a broad range of topics that reflect the diverse interests of the academic staff in the Department.

1. Before making an application

Before applying, you should satisfy yourself that advanced study in your chosen research topic can be supervised by an academic at Geography or SPRI. Acceptance of any applicant will be dependent on specialist supervision being available. Unfortunately, if we cannot supervise your topic, we will decline your application regardless of its academic merit. Please check the research groups then look through the online staff list .

Identification of a potential supervisor does not imply a guarantee of admission and the full admissions procedure must be followed in all cases. If your potential supervisor’s details are available from our website, you may e-mail the person with a draft research proposal (maximum 2,000 words). If contact details are not available, kindly e-mail the Postgraduate Office Administrator with your research proposal and the name(s) of whom you are trying to contact.

2. Go to the University’s Postgraduate Admissions Pages

Go to the University’s Postgraduate Admissions pages which has all the information you need to make a formal application. Applicants should plan well in advance to ensure their papers can be processed in time. The deadline for all PhD applicants is March 26th 2024.

Please note this deadline does not apply to applicants for the Cambridge ESRC DTP Interdisciplinary Studentship , who should contact graduate.enquiries @ geog.cam.ac.uk before making an application.

When making the formal application PhD applicants will need to provide a statement (maximum 2,000 words) detailing your research proposal, including aims and methods, sources and the location of the proposed research. Your proposal should include a list of specific resource needs for your research such as travel budget, fieldwork, laboratory equipment, chemical and IT needs. Please state in your application which academic in the Department your believe has interests that are closest to your own and therefore might supervise your research. It is advisable to approach the Academic identified in advance to discuss your proposal.

Physical Geography applicants choosing from the list of topics do not need to include a research proposal but should include information about why you have chosen a topic and the relevant experience you have for the chosen topic.

If you are applying for a PhD programme, and have only recently started a masters degree at a new institution, we understand that it may be more suitable for you to request references from your prior academic and/or professional environment.

Cambridge Funding Competitions deadlines:

GATES (US) – 11th October 2023;

GATES (non-US), Trusts and Research Councils – 5th December 2023;

NERC DTP ( home and international students ) – 5th January 2024 (although you are encouraged to apply by 5th December to be considered for other funding sources too).

Applications must be made in advance of these dates to be considered for funding, please note these deadlines are earlier than the final admissions deadline. Please also note these deadlines include submission of all your references which must have been submitted by your referees in advance of these funding deadlines.

Doctoral work in the Department is funded through Research Council funding ( ESRC , AHRC and NERC ), studentships from the Cambridge Trust , the Gates Foundation and other funding agencies. While the Geography Department has modest funds for fieldwork or conference attendance, it does not fund PhD studentships.

• Overseas applicants should look in particular at scholarships available through the Gates Foundation and scholarships administered by the Cambridge Trust . You should apply for these by the advertised deadline when you complete your formal application. Information can be found and eligibility can be checked via the University’s Postgraduate Admissions page.
• UK students should look in particular at the Research Council studentships and funding available via the Cambridge Trust .

It is advisable to complete a Funding Search to help you find the most suitable funding options from those listed above.

Finance information for PhD courses run by the Department is to be found from the University’s Postgraduate Admissions pages .

In addition to fees and maintenance, you will need to ensure you have funds to cover all fieldwork, laboratory work, access to data, archives and travel needs for the length of your study. You should ensure that you have sufficient funds or that your funding body provides sufficient support.

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The Geography Department welcomes applications from well-qualified candidates with previous training in geography or a related discipline and normally a relevant master's qualification. The PhD is a full-time three-year research degree (or five-year part-time), examined by a thesis.

In the first year, students attend a comprehensive training programme based around seminars and workshops dealing with the debates in geography, the practice of developing and designing research projects, and the methods and techniques required to undertake the empirical elements of research. Research in Geography embraces both natural sciences (physical geography) and the social sciences and humanities (human geography). This PhD can, in principle, be taken in any of the topics covered by the Department of Geography and may, in part, be delivered through co-operation with other departments in social sciences, humanities and physical sciences depending on each student's individual needs. The University also offers a comprehensive range of training courses for personal and professional career development.

The Postgraduate Virtual Open Day usually takes place at the end of October. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions to admissions staff and academics, explore the Colleges virtually, and to find out more about courses, the application process and funding opportunities. Visit the  Postgraduate Open Day  page for more details.

See further the  Postgraduate Admissions Events  pages for other events relating to Postgraduate study, including study fairs, visits and international events.

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Geography PhD Candidate Awarded 1st Place for Presentation at Annual California Geographical Society Conference

In perfect view of Mount Shasta, doctoral candidate Germán Silva (they/them) was recognized for the presentation of their dissertation work at the 2024 CGS Annual Conference.

April 26th - 28th, 2024 marked the 78th annual gathering of the California Geographical Society (CGS) at Shasta College in Redding, CA. CGS is organization that promotes the interaction between academic and applied geographers, as well as members of the general public who share an interest in geography throughout California. Each year the organization draws in geographers (and those of related fields) of all levels and college systems, including students and faculty from the CCC, CSU, and UC, and provides a supportive environment with a long tradition of student engagement and recognition, including travel grants and presentation awards.

As part of that long tradition, Germán , who is currently a member of Dr. King's DECOMP and Dr. Robert's VIPER labs, was awarded first place for their paper presentation titled "Elevating Remotely Sensed Data to Estimate Wetland Salinity" at this annual meeting. Germán, who is currently the Southern California CGS Student Board Member, has been attending CGS meetings since they were an undergrad and feels it is an important part of building their professional network and community. This year's award adds to a growing list of recognitions they have received from CGS and they appreciate the continued support of the wider California geography community.

Next year's annual meeting of CGS will be held next April at Germán's alma mater, Stanislaus State in Turlock, CA! They look forward to helping organize the meeting and finish their last year as a student member of the CGS Board at the place that their journey through higher education all began.

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PGDE Geography

The university of edinburgh, different course options.

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Course Summary

Tuition fees, entry requirements, similar courses at different universities, key information data source : idp connect, qualification type.

PGDE - Professional Graduate Diploma in Education

Subject areas

Geography Teaching In Secondary Schools

Course type

The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary is for graduates who want to become subject-specialist teachers in the secondary sector. This programme is the Scottish route to qualified teacher status.

This is an intensive programme of study, divided equally between University-based and school-based activities.

The programme is designed to prepare you for the range of roles that teachers are expected to play: A competent, reflective classroom practitioner; A collaborator who contributes to the wider informal curriculum of the school; A subject specialist and a curriculum developer; A teacher in society, whether building strong relationships with parents or contributing to national policy debates.

You will develop the capacity to become a transformative teacher, making a positive impact on the outcomes of learners, with the capacity to become a future leader in the profession. To this end, we focus on teaching student teachers to use their powerful subject knowledge to create interesting, relevant and progressive teaching.

Graduates from this programme are qualified to teach, and eligible for provisional registration from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

On successful completion of this programme, students are recommended to contact the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) for provisional registration. Full registration is awarded on the completion of one satisfactory year of teaching the subject(s) for which qualification has been gained through this programme.

Graduates are qualified to teach and eligible for provisional registration from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). Eligible graduates may join the Teacher Induction Scheme, a guaranteed, paid one-year probationary teaching post, or take up a Flexible Route.

UK fees Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

International fees Course fees for EU and international students

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in the subject to be taught is preferred. This qualification should contain at least two graduating courses (80 UK credits) in the relevant subject.

PhD Geography and Earth Sciences (Science)

Aberystwyth university, pgce secondary geography with qts, manchester metropolitan university, phd geography (arts), mphil/phd in geography and environment, master's by research in geography and environment.