Graduate Research Programmes
The Department offers a world-class environment for pursuing graduate-level research in geography, environmental science and related areas of interdisciplinary inquiry.
Benefits of being an MPhil or PhD student at UCL
Supported by a supervisory team of expert academics, you will also benefit from:
- Dedicated weekly PhD training seminar in term two of year one
- Research-oriented seminars within and beyond the Department
- World-leading computing and laboratory facilities
- Access to UCL’s world-leading research environment and facilities
- Access to a vast array of resources and opportunities across London
How to apply
If you are interested in working towards an MPhil or PhD, the first stage is to contact the relevant members of academic staff in order to discuss your project ideas. You will also be able to request information about specific opportunities and to discuss how your project will be funded.
Formal applications are made via the UCL Application page. Questions on making an application can be addressed to the Geography Office or Professor Tariq Jazeel, Graduate Tutor or Professor Viv Jones, Deputy Graduate Tutor.
Your application will be assessed by two academics with relevant expertise and you may be invited for interview, either in person or by phone, email or Skype. This is an opportunity for us to find out more about your ideas, skills, experience and commitment to research and for you to learn more about how we work.
Fees and funding
Visiting research students
Students currently enrolled on a PhD overseas can apply to study at UCL as a visiting research student to spend 3 to 12 months at UCL undertaking research which is complementary to the Doctoral/PhD project at your 'home' university. If you are interested in spending time in the Department as a visiting research student, you should contact members of staff who might be able to supervise your research while you are here. Further information on the application process can be found on UCL’s Visiting Research Students page.