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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
Oct 2026
3 Year
The PhD programme in Human Geography and Environmental Sciences draws on the expertise of the Research Institute of Geography and the Lived Environment (RIGLE) at the University of Edinburgh.During your programme, you will conduct original research leading to the submission and examination of your thesis. You will be assigned a supervisor and an adviser and may have additional co-supervisors. You will participate in interdisciplinary training and workshops and have the opportunity to develop your skills in public communication, project management, and teaching.
