Earth Sciences PhD/MPhil

Entry requirements

Entry on to the courses requires a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject plus a relevant masters degree.

Months of entry

September

Course content

We undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences and are always pleased to discuss individual research proposals from students. Our research groups focus on the following themes: hydrogeology; palaeobiology and palaeoenvironments; palaeoclimatology and subsurface structure and properties.

Earth Sciences is a vibrant research and postgraduate teaching department with staff working on a broad range of research projects.

Our research groups focus on the following themes:

• Palaeobiology
• Palaeoclimates
• Dynamic Earth

Department specialisms

Our Earth Sciences PhD allows you to undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences. Our research groups focus on the following themes: hydrogeology; palaeobiology and palaeoenvironments; palaeoclimatology and subsurface structure and properties.

Information for international students

IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Fees and funding

Past and current PhD students have been and are funded by the research councils, the petroleum industry, the water industry, the European Union, Nirex, the British Council and overseas governments.

For further information contact the School directly or get in touch with the Funding, Graduation & Awards via the online enquiries system.