Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027, apply before Jun 2027. If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Overview
The Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research - Lab-Based) programme offered by the University of Birmingham is specifically designed for projects that involve laboratory-based research.
Postgraduate students in the school benefit from a vibrant research community, expert supervision, dedicated training, and opportunities to engage in seminars and discussions. They receive workspaces and access to top-tier computing and lab facilities. The interdisciplinary teams, global leaders, and strong national and international networks are tackling global challenges with impactful research. Visit the programme website for more information
Career opportunities
The university helps research students to produce publications arising from their work and encourage them to publish as single authors when appropriate. Many research students are aiming for academic careers and the recognise the importance of providing opportunities for them to be involved in teaching and tutorial work, without compromising their obligations as research students.
Programme Structure
Projects include:
- Global biogeochemistry
- Natural hazards
- Meteorology and climate
- Biodiversity and ecology
- Water sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5)
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
- Entry on to the courses requires a 2:1 Honours degree and a Masters in a relevant subject.
- If you are proposing your own research topic, you will need to submit a research proposal. It’s a key part of your application, so take your time. Your potential supervisors will use it to decide if your research is something they can support.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 55,828 AUD / year (≈ 29,310 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time UK: £2,619; Part-time int: £14,665
Living costs in Birmingham, United Kingdom
1,457-2,160 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships are available. See programme website for details.
