Postgraduate study
The School of Geographical Sciences has a world-class reputation for research excellence, with a vibrant and diverse community of postgraduate students. We offer a range of PhD and taught Masters programmes at the cutting edge of research.
Research programme
PhD in Geographical Sciences (Human Geography)
Main research areas: historical and cultural, geographies of political economy, spatial modelling
Research programme
PhD in Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography)
Main research areas: hydrology, glaciology, climate, biogeochemical and Earth System modelling, geochemistry
Research programme
MSc by Research in Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography)
Main research areas: climate science, water, global biochemical cycles, polar science
Taught programme
MSc in Climate Change and Policy
Aimed at talented graduates seeking to enter, or further their knowledge in the fields of climate change science; policy and analysis.
Funding opportunity for overseas students here
Taught programme
MSc in Environmental Policy and Management
Aimed at talented graduates seeking to develop or enhance expertise in the fields of environmental policy, management, protection, and advocacy.
Funding opportunity for overseas students here
Taught programme
MSc in Human Geography: Society and Space
A rigorous grounding in social theory and mainstream debates and techniques in human geography. It offers a thorough training in qualitative and quantitative methods as well as optional specialisms in cultural and social theory, post-colonial studies and environmental politics.
Funding opportunity for overseas students here
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Postgraduate visits and open days
The University hosts events for prospective students throughout the year, including our main postgraduate open day in November.
International students
Language training, visa information and research & teaching partnerships
Postgraduate profiles
Read about other students' experiences at Bristol