
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
408 professors found
Senior Lecturer
University of Bristol
United Kingdom
Physical Geography
Human Geography
Spatial Analysis
Social Geography
Spatial Statistics
University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
Cultural Geography
Cartography
Urban Geography
Spatial Analysis
City Development
University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Human Geography
Cultural Geography
Urban Geography
Spatial Analysis
Urban Sociology
Professor of Geographic Information Science
University of Liverpool
United Kingdom
Human Geography
Cultural Geography
Spatial Analysis
Urban Geography
Geospatial Information
University College London
United Kingdom
Cartography
Cultural Geography
Urbanism
Urban Geography
Spatial Analysis
Cardiff University
United Kingdom
Cartography
Physical Geography
Geography
Geospatial Information
Location-based Services
University of Reading
United Kingdom
Climatology
Meteorology
Urban Climate
Atmospheric Science
Atmospheric Dynamics
Lecturer in City Modelling
University College London
United Kingdom
Human Geography
Transportation Engineering
Urban Geography
Remote Sensing
Urban Resilience
Senior Lecturer
University of Liverpool
United Kingdom
Cultural Geography
Human Geography
Urban Geography
Marketing Analytics
Social Geography
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University of Cambridge
Top university
United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Top university
Emily Lines, Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, is inviting applications for PhD supervision. The research sits at the intersection of forest ecology , remote sensing , and data science , with project ideas including low-cost terrestrial lidar for forest monitoring , sensing diversity in three dimensions , and three-dimensional foundation models of forests . Applicants are also welcome to develop their own project ideas. This is a PhD opportunity r...
3 weeks ago
James Lloyd-Hughes
Top university
University of Warwick
United Kingdom
1 month ago
Top university
We are hiring for a PhD/postdoc opportunity at the University of Warwick , linked to the Warwick Centre for Ultrafast Spectroscopy . The project focuses on establishing ultrafast transient microscopy capabilities, including building and using femtosecond transient microscopy in the visible and infrared . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in physics , materials science , and experimental optical methods. You would work with James Lloyd-Hughes , Raj Pandya , Rebecca Milot , Jack Wooll...
1 month ago
Anglia Ruskin University
United Kingdom
1 month ago
PhD opportunity in eye-tracking in architectural design at the intersection of psychology , architecture , cognitive science , and urban studies . This fully funded interdisciplinary studentship explores how people visually experience built and urban environments, using eye-tracking to understand attention, preferences, and restoration. The project combines behavioural data, fieldwork, and qualitative analysis to generate evidence that can support healthier, more inclusive, and evidence-based de...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Professor
University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Construction Materials Engineering
Geomechanics
Soil Mechanics
Assistant Professor
University College London
United Kingdom
Criminology
Human Geography
Urban Geography
Spatial Analysis
Urban Ecology
Senior Lecturer
University of Sheffield
United Kingdom
Development Economics
Landscape Architecture
Urban Economics
Urban Planning
Urbanism
University of Exeter
United Kingdom
4 days ago
[Fees plus a stipend of £21,805 per annum for 2026/7.] University of Exeter is offering a PhD studentship on Digital twinning for post-mining environmental transitions . This project addresses the challenge of what happens to mines, quarries, and other extractive landscapes when ore bodies become exhausted or uneconomic, with a focus on building more sustainable and resilient post-mining futures. The research explores how former mine sites can be reused for a range of purposes, including resourc...
4 days ago
University of East Anglia
United Kingdom
6 days ago
[Fully funded studentship with fees covered, maintenance stipend of £21,805 p.a. for 2026/27, and a research training and support grant (RTSG). Limited support is available for international applicants via home/international fee waiver; relocation and living costs such as visa and health surcharge are not covered.] PhD Studentship at the University of East Anglia on From Spectra to Marine Litter: Multispectral Imaging and AI for Aerial Detection and Monitoring . This project addresses the urgent...
6 days ago
Ali Bahadori-Jahromi
University of West London
United Kingdom
1 week ago
[Full tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of £18,000 per year.] Applications are invited for a funded PhD studentship at the University of West London focused on AI optimisation of green roofs and green facades for low-carbon, heat-resilient buildings . This project will develop an AI-enabled decision-support framework to evaluate how building-integrated green infrastructure can reduce operational carbon, lower building energy demand, and improve thermal comfort in urban settings. The research b...
1 week ago
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