The Department of Geography has a world-class reputation as a leading centre of geographical research. The community of around 120 postgraduate students are at the heart of this activity. We offer a range of taught and research orientated degrees that showcase the Department’s strengths in human and physical geography.
The overall responsibility for postgraduate admission in Cambridge rests with Postgraduate Admissions, to whom formal applications must be made. Admissions for entry in October 2024 open on 4th September 2023.
Some advice to help demystify the applications process has been written by two of our PhD students.
The Department offers a range of taught and research Masters courses, including Anthropocene, Conservation Leadership, Geography, Holocene, and Polar Studies. Our postgraduate students are part of the vibrant research culture of the Department.
Our MPhil courses
As well as Departmental opportunities, there are many funding opportunities at Cambridge from a wide variety of sources.
Studentship opportunities
The Department has a large community of around 80 PhD students working on their own projects. The PhD students at Geography and the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI) study a broad range of topics that reflect the diverse interests of our staff.
PhD study in the Department
Some advice from some current students on applying to conduct research in the Department, plus videos about postgraduate study in the Department – giving an overview and how to apply.
Advice from current students
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