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Earth and Ocean Sciences PhD

Type
PhD (ISCED 2011 level 8)
Language

English

Duration 8 semesters
Cost Home/EU £4,407; International £23,650 per year

Overview

We aim to produce researchers with strong, transferable research skills, who are internationally recognised in their own fields and understand current environmental and academic research problems.

You will develop your research skills primarily by completing a project under supervision. These skills include:

  • data collection
  • manipulation of the data
  • data interpretation and modelling
  • critical analysis
  • literature surveys
  • presentation skills, through international conferences.

We also encourage and train you to publish academic papers. It is not unusual for students to students leave with 2-3 papers published in international peer-reviewed journals. 

Entry requirements

Applications are welcomed from well qualified graduates who would typically hold a UK first degree or equivalent in the first or 2:1 class, or a 2:2 class degree plus a Masters degree, in a relevant subject.

We welcome applications from within the EU and around the world. You should ensure that your qualifications are equivalent to those required to study for this research degree. See our guidance on international qualifications.

You must also have reached a minimum standard of English and be able to provide evidence of this. See our English language requirements for international students.

Structural components
Thesis/Dissertation
International component
Laboratory training
Practical/Field work
Language training
Research Project

ISCED Categories

Personal skills and communication
Ocean Literacy
Biology
Toxicology
Ecology
Marine Geology
Physical and chemical oceanography
Statistics
Scientific modelling