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Department of Physical Geography

PhD studies in Physical Geography

A major objective of our study programme is to provide an advanced level of knowledge and the skills necessary in order to conduct independent research and development within universities, for authorities or within industry.

Our previous doctoral candidates are today engaged in research, teaching and development as well as a number of other occupations.

 

PhD studies in Physcial Geography

The PhD programme in Physical Geography is characterized by a broad focus within the department’s research units. Study at the doctorate level normally involves 4 years of full-time study, comprising a course component of 50 credits (equivalent to ca one year of study) and the doctoral thesis, 190 credits (equivalent to three years of study).
 

The most common words (Word Cloud) in our dissertations in the last 10 years. Photo Helle Skånes.
The most common words (Word Cloud) in our dissertations in the last 10 years. Photo Helle Skånes.

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Positions for doctoral candidates

Positions for doctoral candidates are posted a maximum of four times a year at the University web page.

  • 31 January (last day of application 28 February), The department’s own
  • 2 April (last day of application 23 April), common with Stockholm University
  • 7 September (last day of application 6 October), The department’s own
  • 15 October (last day of application 5 November), common with Stockholm University

Avaiable PhD student positions at the department

Available PhD student positions at Stockholm university

 

Contact

Director of Studies for PhD level
Helle Skånes
helle.skanes@natgeo.su.se
08-16 47 73
Helle Skånes
  • Visiting address

  • The Geoscience building, room T408

  • Svante Arrhenius väg 8

Responsible for the PhD programme in Physical Geography
Arjen Stroeven
arjen.stroeven@natgeo.su.se
08-16 42 30
  • Visiting address

  • The Geoscience building, room X402

  • Svante Arrhenius väg 8

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