Earth Sciences

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a discipline related to the PhD project for which you are applying, such as geology, biological sciences, environmental sciences, chemistry or mathematics.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

The School of Earth Sciences has strong international links, and the presence of researchers from all over the world makes for an exciting and stimulating environment. Research involves the full breadth of the earth sciences and has benefited from major investment in new laboratories and equipment in the past few years. Important initiatives include experimental and theoretical studies of the physical, chemical and biological processes of the Earth.

Information for international students

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Fees and funding

If you wish to be considered for NERC GW4+ DTP funding for this programme you need to apply for Geology PhD. Please also refer to the NERC GW4+ DTP prospectus page for guidance in making a PhD application.

Typically, around 20 new PhD students start their studies in the school each year. A group of these are funded by the NERC GW4+ DTP, but there are many other possible sources of funding such as BBSRC, EPSRC, STFC or industry funding, China Scholarship Council studentships, and other country-specific schemes.

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.