Research Focus
Migration and asylum, race and religion, anti-racism, Islamophobia, and the intersections of gender. Suitable student backgrounds: Social Sciences, Humanities, Politics, History, as well as some fields related to health and public policy are all eligible to apply.
Programme Structure and Funding
This programme is a full-time PhD with a duration of 3 years.
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: 1) A 2:1 honours bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and a master’s degree or international equivalent. 2) GPA ≥ 3.0.
- English language scores: 1) IELTS 7.0, with no individual component below 6.5. 2) TOEFL total score of 100 (Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23, Writing 22). 3) A degree obtained in an English-speaking country may exempt applicants from the language requirement.
Application Materials
- Degree certificates and transcripts. 2) CV. 3) Personal statement and research proposal (to be confirmed with the supervisor). 4) 2–3 letters of recommendation.
Application Period
Self-funded applicants may apply throughout the year (applying two months in advance is recommended). Unified intake times: September and January. Application process:
- Applicants submit their CV, which will undergo an initial assessment.
- Those who pass the initial screening will be invited to a private interview with a potential supervisor.
- After passing the interview, applicants must formally submit their application materials through the official website.
- Offer of admission received.
Self-funded applicants may apply throughout the year (applying two months in advance is recommended). Intake times: September and January.
Tuition and Living Costs
Tuition
International students: approximately 240,000 RMB per year.
Career Prospects
- Academia and research institutions: postdoctoral researcher, lecturer/assistant professor, or researcher at universities or research institutions (e.g. participating in NCAS climate research) to continue academic development. 2. Government and public services: government agencies (e.g. Natural England, Environmental Agency), environmental departments, surveying and mapping systems, and the Ministry of Land and Resources, working in policy-making, resource management, environmental protection and related areas.
Education and Research
Geography teachers in primary and secondary schools, researchers, and educational work in research institutions. 4. Geospatial information technology: graduates may work in satellite geodesy, GPS/GNSS, geospatial engineering, GIS algorithm development, spatiotemporal modelling, GIS analyst/consultant, spatial data analyst, remote sensing specialist, and surveying and mapping engineer.
