Graduate study
The Department has a large community of around 140 postgraduate students. About 75 of these are working for the PhD degree, awarded on the basis of individual research and requiring three years of full-time study. Between 2003 and 2007, approximately 60 PhD candidates successfully defended their theses and were awarded the degree. The Department of Geography also runs Masters/MPhil courses with about 65 students each year.
Read about the work of current PhD students.
- MPhil courses
- PhD degrees
- Additional detailed info for: Physical Geography / Environmental Science PhD Opportunities
- Post-doctoral research
- Studentships
How to apply
The overall responsibility for Graduate Studies in Cambridge rests with the Board of Graduate Studies. Formal applications must be made through the Board.
The Graduate Office in the Department of Geography manages the admission process for PhD students and Masters/MPhil students, and oversees the development of the Graduate Training Programme and the Masters/MPhil programmes.
More information
- Funding information
- The University Graduate Studies Prospectus including their Frequently Asked Questions
- Information for students from overseas
Contact details
Please contact us if you have any questions not answered on this website.