Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis
The major areas of focus that link together individuals within this group and to outside collaborators include the use of historical cartography and historical GIS to investigate land use change, land use reconstruction, 19th and 20th century UK population change/mobility, 19th century US capitalism and industrial development.
Our departmental research web pages provide more information on the research focus of each of the research clusters and groups available (Environmental Processes and Change, Geographies of Labour, Cultures of Work and Economic Development; Historical Geography and Spatial Analysis; The Geography of Health and Community Well-being)
Please see (www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/geography/research) and the specific projects that staff have recently undertaken. Applicants wishing to undertake a programme of research that cuts across two or more of these themes are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (minimum upper second class Honours degree or equivalent) and ideally a Masters (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area. For non-Masters students, a programme of accredited research training is compulsory during the first year of study.
If you so wish, you may discuss your ideas informally with a relevant member of staff. In the first instance you should contact Dr Robert Inkpen (tel: 02392 842467 or email Robert.inkpen@port.ac.uk) who will also be happy to answer any questions regarding the application process. All applications should use our standard application forms which can be found under the ‘Research Postgraduate Programme’ heading on the following webpages:- www.port.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/howtoapply. Alternatively you may receive a hard copy by contacting the Faculty of Science, Postgraduate Admissions Office, St. Michael's Building, White Swan Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2DT. Tel: +44 (0)23 9284 5550.
Application Deadline: June 11th 2010
Funding Notes
Tuition fees will be available for three years, full-time study (approximately £3,440 per year). Students will have to fund their own maintenance during this period of study.
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