Human Geography, Ph.D. / M.Phil.

Start date: PhD/MPhil - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. You will undertake an individual human geography research project over two years (MPhil) or three years (PhD), supported by our globally respected academic staff. The project will be shaped by your participation in research activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups. Swansea is a research-led University and our department makes a significant contribution. We have staff working on post-disaster landscapes (Professor Marcus Doel), new understandings of nationalism (Dr Angharad Closs Stephens), post-conflict cultural revival (Dr Amanda Rogers) and reducing poverty (Dr Sergei Shubin and his team) aim to reduce poverty through sustainable aquaculture via their PACONDAA project. Their expertise will support your work. Please see our Human Geography Research page for more information on our current research projects We are ranked: Top 100 in the World (Shanghai Ranking Subject Rankings 2024) 90% of our research outputs have been recognised as world leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 100% of the environment was rated as world leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 Top 201-250 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2025)

IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.0) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.

International students: £21,950 per year

UK students: £5,006 per year

UK/Home: £5,006 per year

International: £21,950 per year

Apr or Jul 2026

Rolling admissions – apply as early as possible

• Singleton Park Campus, United Kingdom