Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 (Application deadline not specified)
- Starting January 2027 (Application deadline not specified)
- Starting April 2027 (Application deadline not specified)
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Geography, Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Overview
PhD students at the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.
Key facts
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Physical Geography
- Environmental Processes and Change
- Forests and Peatlands
- Geographics Information Science
- Remote Sensing Research
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
- Research Proposal Form
- CV
- Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you.
- Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken.
- If your documents are not in English please include an official translation.
- In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 45,814 AUD / year (≈ 24,250 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- International: £24,250 - £34,100 per year
Living costs
Leicester, United Kingdom: 1,419-2,694 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
