Geography - Research

Our flagship research degree is our structured PhD programme. The structured PhD focuses on the completion of taught modules in conjunction with a research thesis. This has proven to be highly successful and enables our PhD students to achieve the best possible experience of graduate research and training. Making a substantial and original contribution to knowledge, normally leading to peer-reviewed publications is a core goal of doctoral studies in the UCD School of Geography. For a list of current research students, click here.



Doctoral students normally have two supervisors, a research advisory panel that consists of experts who support the students from cognate areas of research. A two stage process ensures that students have developed their research design and have achieved the high standards expected of doctoral degrees. Stage transfer offers students the opportunity to present their work and receive feedback from scholars outside of their research team and gives invaluable viva experience. The doctoral programme in the school is overseen by the Research Director who is a key point of contact for current students.

4/6 years, FT/PT, On Campus.

W137 Geography Doctor of Philosophy Full-Time Commencing January 2026 Graduate Research



W138 Geography Doctor of Philosophy Part-Time Commencing January 2026 Graduate Research



W137 Geography Doctor of Philosophy Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Research



W138 Geography Doctor of Philosophy Part-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Research