Geography (practice-related) MPhil/PhD

UCL (University College London)

The MPhil/PhD in Geography (Practice-Related) Research degree supports students whose work involves creative, professional or practice-based methods, alongside critical geographical scholarship. With access to expert supervision, interdisciplinary training and strong links across sectors, the programme enables students to produce original, impactful research that extends beyond the traditional written thesis. The MPhil/PhD in Geography (Practice-Related) offers a unique route for students whose research includes both scholarly and creative practice. Students undertake a body of work that integrates a written thesis with practice-based outputs—such as visual media, performance, or site-specific work—that together form a cohesive research contribution. Designed for those working at the intersection of geography and creative disciplines, the programme supports methodological experimentation and critical reflection. Students are supervised by a team with expertise in both academic and practice-based research, and benefit from UCL’s networks across the arts, humanities, and social sciences. This course is especially suited to those pursuing careers in academia, the cultural sector, the media or creative research environments. This practice-related research degree is designed for applicants who wish to explore geographical questions through creative, applied or interdisciplinary methods. It is particularly suited to artists, designers, practitioners and researchers who combine critical thinking with innovative practice. Applicants should have a clear research focus and demonstrate how creative or practice-based approaches will contribute to original knowledge in geography.