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PhD Programme in Human Geography

The PhD programme in Human Geography aims to give PhD students foundational training and in-depth knowledge of Human Geography. The programme comprises four years of full-time studies and leads to a doctoral degree (240 higher education credits). Students may also obtain a licentiate degree (120 higher education credits) after two years of full-time studies.

Research Fields

Within Human Geography, there are three different research fields in which researchers cooperate. These fields include:

• Development Geographies
• Mobility, communication and transport geography
• Nature-society relations and landscapes

Programme Structure

The PhD students will, during the programme, plan and implement an individual research project, with support from individual supervising, as well as participate in courses, seminars, conferences, and excursions.

Requirements and Admission

The basis for selection includes:

• The applicant fulfilling the general and specific entry requirements
• Availability of funding
• The applicant being deemed capable of benefiting from such education

General Entry Requirements

General entry requirements are fulfilled if the applicant has:

• Completed an academic degree at advanced level (second cycle courses and programmes)
• Completed course requirements for a minimum of 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 at advanced level (second cycle)
• Acquired essentially the equivalent knowledge in Sweden or abroad

Specific Entry Requirements

The specific entry requirements for third-cycle education in Human Geography are fulfilled if the applicant has completed at least 90 higher education credits within the subject, including a degree project corresponding to 15 higher education credits or equivalent knowledge acquired in some other way.

Application Process

The application should contain:

• A letter of intent (approximately 3-4 pages) describing the applicant's research interests and personal goals in relation to the research profile available at the Unit for Human Geography
• References
• CV
• Transcripts
• Degree certificate
• Other documents of importance for the assessment

Programme Start and Application

Announcements of PhD positions usually take place during spring, with the programme starting in September.

Supervisor and Individual Study Plan

Each PhD student will be appointed a principal supervisor and an assistant supervisor. An individual study plan must be drawn up for each doctoral student, which must be followed up and revised yearly.

Study Plan and Guide

A general study plan for Human Geography is available, as well as a study guide for the PhD programme in Human Geography.

PhD Projects and Doctoral Dissertations

Information on PhD projects and doctoral dissertations in Human Geography can be found within the department.