You will undertake an individual physical geography research project over two years (MPhil) or three years (PhD), supported by our widely respected academic staff: Predicting and mitigating water pollution risk from wildfire ash – Professor Stefan Doerr is a leading authority on wildfire impact, Predicting ice rifts - Professor Adrian Luckman received international press coverage for his research on the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica and his predictions of its calving, Professor Siwan Davies’ work focuses on establishing why climate has changed dramatically and abruptly in the past 100,000 years. Siwan recently made a television documentary on the effects of present climate change in Uganda, Costa Rica and California, Professor Tavi Murray, the first woman to be awarded the Polar Medal by HM queen for outstanding service to polar research and Professor Peter North who received global media coverage for his work with NASA on the Amazon and Climate Change. Our current research groups include: Environmental Dynamics, Glaciology, Global Environmental Modelling and Earth Observation, Migration, Boundaries and Identity and Social Theory and Urban Space.This PhD in Physical Geography at Swansea will enable you to undertake a substantial project led by you. It is a highly respected qualification which is a necessary step in a career in academia, and also will open a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. A thesis will be submitted for assessment demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. The PhD title is awarded following a successful oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination or viva voce). You will acquire research skills for high-level work and skills and training programmes are available on campus for further support. There will be opportunities to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars and conferences. There may also be opportunities to develop your teaching skills through undergraduate tutorials, demonstrations and seminars.