The Department offers programmes leading to the award of MPhil and PhD degrees in Geography and Geology. Collaborative projects may be done with other departments or with other universities or institutions.

Entry Requirements

Entry to the MPhil (Geography) programme requires a BSc/B.A degree in Geography with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Candidates holding Masters degrees in Geography are admitted directly into the PhD programme, but the more general route to a PhD is via upgrading of registration from MPhil.

Duration of Programme

• MPhil:    approximately 3 years (Full-time); 5 years (Part-Time)
• PhD:      approximately 5 years (Full-Time); 7 years (Part-Time)

Areas of Research

Human Geography, Physical Geography (Coastal and Riverine), Geomorphology and earth surface processes,  Social Economic studies, Agricultural Geography, Climate change and impacts on water and food security, Coffee leaf rust and climatic impacts on coffee growth, Fisheries and tourism, Crime and gender, Palaeoclimate studies, Quarternary research.