Postgraduate Opportunities
PhD Research Projects
The department supports PhD research projects within the areas of:
Many of these are fully funded and are available for admission - please see our Funding Opportunities page for further details. Enquiries from self-funding students are also welcome.
Please provide a brief indication of your potential research topic and you will be put in touch with a relevant member of staff to discuss your ideas before making a formal application.
Application procedure
Please follow the procedures listed below when submitting an application:
- Use the on line Application Form to submit an application electronically;
- Access the Application Process webpage which gives detailed guidance on how to complete the Application Form;
- Cover letter addressed to potential supervisor outlining suitability for and interest in a named project;
- An up to date curriculum vitae;
- Two professional references (applicants are expected to request referees to send references directly to the school).
Items 3-5 should be submitted directly to the Postgraduate Secretary, School of Geography and Geosciences, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AL, UK.
Please refer to closing dates (where applicable) by which applications should be received.
Please note: for ESRC studentships, you are not required to apply formally to the University until after a studentship is awarded – please refer to either Postgraduate Opportunities in Human Geography or Sustainable Development.
Further Information
Please see the Geography & Geosciences Postgraduate Study Leaflet (PDF, 1,674 KB), or contact the postgraduate secretary Helen Olaez