The PhD entails undertaking an in-depth study of a particular topic and making an original contribution to knowledge in the field. The PhD students are actively involved in work at the cutting edge of research across the School’s research activities. We welcome applications for PhD study in human and physical geographies, and are particularly interested in projects that complement and extend existing strengths within and across our research groups. Geography undertakes a clear upgrading process at the end of the first year of postgraduate research study. The changing doctoral study environment in the UK dictates that PhD study be submitted and completed within a four year timeframe. We will provide hands-on support throughout the duration of PhD study, working with you to ensure you achieve your potential and graduate within the stipulated timeframe. No matter what your ambitions, aspirations or career choice may be there has never been a better, or more significant, time to study geography. Key global issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation and social cohesion are not only at the forefront of socio-political philosophies and attitudes, but are also deep-rooted within geography, making it one of the most relevant courses that you could choose to study. You can be confident that a Geography research degree from the University of Exeter will serve you well upon graduation. Our students graduate with a wide range of skills desirable to employers including data gathering, problem solving, project planning, report production, presentation skills and team work. Almost all our research students have the opportunity to train to teach or teach, acquiring and practising additional transferable skills. Opportunities on graduation are diverse and include work in academia, the voluntary sector, the public sector (eg, Environment Agency, councils), the private sector, and consultancy.