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MPhil/PhD Geology at Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MPhil/PhD programme provides an excellent forum for students to develop and enhance their specialist, as well as more general transferable, research skills. The programme allows you to gain insight into different research methods and to acquire valuable experience both in carrying out large-scale research projects and in teaching. An MPhil/PhD is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation of 60,000 to 100,000 words.

Faculty: School of Natural Sciences  |  Duration: Four years full-time, on campus; Seven years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027 | January 2028 | April 2028  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this MPhil/PhD Geology is a good degree in science. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,780 a year (2026/27). Part-time home students; Four years full-time or seven years part-time, on campus, starting in January 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 8,230 a year (2026/27). Part-time international students; Four years full-time or seven years part-time, on campus, starting in January 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027 | January 2028 | April 2028

Duration: Four years full-time, on campus; Seven years part-time, on campus

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