Geography and the Environment (DPhil/MPhil/MSc): University of Oxford

Research Programmes

The School of Geography and the Environment is organised around five research themes and clusters bringing together the School of Geography with the Environmental Change Institute and the Transport Studies Unit and has research students working on such diverse themes as:

• Earth Systems Science
• Quaternary Studies
• Climate Change
• Environmental Technologies and Governance
• Urban Sustainability
• Economic Development and Global Financial Integration
• Transnational Migration and Social Differentiation

Taught Programmes

• MPhil in Geography and the Environment

In the first year, candidates take either the coursework associated with Nature, Society and Environmental Policy, or Biodiversity, Conservation and Management (see below).

• MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management

This course develops knowledge and critical understanding of conservation and biodiversity science and practice, and the socio-economic, political, cultural and institutional environments within which conservation policy and management decisions are made.

• MSc in Environmental Change and Management

The course aims to produce students with a broad appreciation of all aspects of the management of people and institutions in relation to environmental change, who are analytical in their approach, and are competent and aware decision makers.

• MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Policy

This course aims to provide students with a broad perspective on society and the environment in the context of current debates on policy and regulation, science and social change, globalisation and environmental sustainability.

• MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management

This course aims to provide a critical understanding of natural water science and socio-economic, political, cultural and institutional environments within which water management decisions are made.

Entry Requirements

• For taught courses a first- or a high upper second-class undergraduate degree
• For DPhil as above but also a Master’s degree with an outstanding result

General enquiries:

• Postal address:
        The Graduate Admissions Office
        PO Box 738
        University of Oxford
        Wellington Square
        Oxford, OX1 9FB
• Tel: +44 (0)1865 270059
• Fax: +44 (0)1865 270049
• Email: graduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk