Guidance for prospective MPhil/PhD students

Our MPhil/PhD degree will train you to conduct research of the highest academic standard and to make an original contribution to your subject through your thesis, under the supervision of an expert academic.

We offer excellent research facilities, including shared study space within the School of Social Science, History and Philosophy, GIS licenses, equipment for fieldwork and access to laboratory space.

Our wide range of research interests can be grouped as follows:

Our MPhil/PhD degrees

MPhil/PhD Geography, Environment and Development Studies

Start your research journey

Thinking of doing an MPhil/PhD? Check the following to find out more about studying in our department and making an application.

Research in our Department

Find out more about the vibrant, intellectually challenging research culture in the Department of Geography.

MPhil/PhD research funding

Find out about sources of funding, including government loans and Research Council studentships.

Find a supervisor

Browse our staff pages to find out more about our interests, research projects and areas of supervision.

How to apply

Follow these steps to apply to our MPhil/PhD Geography.

How the supervisory relationship works

Your relationship with your MPhil/PhD supervisor will be vital to your success - find out more about how it all works.

Birkbeck Graduate Research School (BGRS)

The Birkbeck Graduate Research School (BGRS) provides support and training to all MPhil/PhD research students at Birkbeck.

Training and careers

Find out more about training and careers support available to MPhil/PhD research students at Birkbeck.

Libraries and research resources

As well as Birkbeck Library, you can access a wealth of unparalleled libraries and research resources in central London.

Completed PhD theses

Browse our electronic depository to view PhD theses completed in the department since 2012.

Free events

MPhil/PhD research students can attend a wide range of seminars, lectures and events.

Book an Open Evening

Ethics procedures and guidance

If you undertake research with people, you will need to comply with our ethics procedures and guidance.