The Human Geography pathway of the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales DTP) invites applications for PhD study, with the possibility of being awarded a fully-funded ESRC PhD studentship, available to start in October 2019 at Aberystwyth, Cardiff or Swansea University.
We welcome applications for both full and part-time study, and studentships are available as either ‘1+3’ (i.e. one full time year of research training Master's followed by three years of full-time doctoral study, or the part-time equivalent), or ‘+3’ (i.e. three years of full-time doctoral study or its part-time equivalent), depending on the needs of the applicant. Each institution values diversity and equality at all levels and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
Supervision
These studentships are ‘open’ awards. Applicants should consider approaching a potential supervisor before submitting their application to confirm that there is appropriate supervisory capacity within the chosen university and to discuss their draft application. Information on the research interests of staff can be found on your chosen university’s webpages, and you may wish to explore opportunities for co-supervision between institutions. A short description of the accredited Human Geography pathway is available on the ESRC Wales DTP website. The pathway contact at each of the universities may be able to advise you. They are:
Aberystwyth University (Dr Gareth Hoskins)Cardiff University (Professor Mark Jayne)Swansea University (Professor Dave Clarke)
Founded in 1872, Aberystwyth University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Aberystwyth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Aberystwyth University (AU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Aberystwyth University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 147 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.