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MPhil/PhD Geography and International Development

University of Chester

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University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Chester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-MAY-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Overview

The University of Chester welcomes students who are interested in studying towards MPhil or PhD research degrees in the Department of Geography and International Development. The department has a strong research culture, with almost 30% of outputs graded at 3 (internationally excellent) or 4 (world leading) in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. It offers research students high quality field and laboratory facilities and committed, experienced research supervisors.

Research Areas

Departmental research focuses on three themes:

  • Global environmental change and hazard management
  • Communities, culture, and sustainability
  • Technology-enhanced learning and student partnerships

Specific staff research interests include:

  • Coastal/fluvial dynamics
  • Genecology
  • Geographical information science
  • Natural hazards
  • Quaternary studies
  • Agroecological change
  • Civil conflict and post-conflict reconstruction
  • Rural socio-economic change
  • Digital geographies
  • Young people’s consumption
  • Housing and regeneration
  • Migrants and refugees
  • Sustainability
  • Technology-enhanced learning
  • Student partnerships and the ethical student

International research activity focuses on Europe (Spain, Greece, Norway), West Africa (Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana), the Caribbean (Jamaica), Middle East (Egypt, Israel) and Australia. Staff research has attracted funding from a range of external bodies, including The Royal Society, European Union, NERC, British Academy, UNESCO, public sector bodies and industry.

The Department

Graduate students work alongside academic staff in a stimulating and vibrant research environment that facilitates the interchange of ideas and helps to ensure an excellent record of successful completion. Current and recently completed PhD projects include: Rural justice within rural multi-functionality: does rural proofing work?; Land use/land cover change, climate variability and risk assessment in the Benue Trough, Nigeria; Sustainable development in the food sector; The role of anaerobic digestion in achieving soil conservation and sustainable agriculture for sustainable development; The quality of education in conflict: experiences from the West Bank (Palestine).

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 14,644per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

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With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental

    54th out of 73 2

    55th out of 79 4

    63rd out of 101 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    132 63%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    52nd

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    9th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    104 48%

    70th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    28th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 82%

    8th

    13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    126 61%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    90th

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    13th

    71

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