Earth Sciences

Entry requirements

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

For PhD-level study, a masters in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience is desirable.

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 creates 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 Earth and planets.

Information for international students

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Fees and funding

Typically, around 20 new PhD and MScR students start their studies in the school each year. Sources of funding are varied and include UKRI funding councils (NERC, BBSRC, EPSRC, STFC), industry, China Scholarship Council studentships, and other country-specific schemes. For current funding opportunities see the school webpages.

Information on visa and NHS surcharge costs for international students is available on the University webpages.

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