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PhD/MPhil Earth Sciences

The Earth Sciences programme from University of Birmingham 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.

Quick Facts

  
Full-Time Duration: 1 year (MPhil)
3 years (PhD)
Starting in: September
Tuition Fee: £26,040 per year
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

We undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences and are always pleased to discuss individual research proposals from students.

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

We undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences and are always pleased to discuss individual research proposals from students. 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.

Why study this course?

Postgraduate students joining the School benefit from a thriving research community, expert supervision, dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to participate in research seminars and discussions with academic staff. All postgraduate students are provided with dedicated workspaces and have access to excellent computing and laboratory facilities.

Our research groups focus on the following themes:

  • Palaeobiology
  • Palaeoclimates
  • Dynamic Earth

“The transition from undergrad to postgrad can be a big step up in terms of workload and what is expected of you, but there is so much support available to you as a postgrad student, from academic writing support (if you’ve been out of education for a few years or just want a bit of extra help) to mental health and wellbeing services. The careers support is fantastic – the uni puts on employer fairs throughout the year and you have access to one on one support from the Careers Network team, who can help you develop your skills ready for your next step!”

Emma Sutton // PhD Psychology

Careers

Past and current PhD students of the Earth Sciences programme from University of Birmingham 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, and this PhD will equip you to work in organisations such as these.

Requirements

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

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