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PhD Earth Sciences at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

PhD and MPhil research degrees based on independent research with an academic supervisor; about 15 PhD students are recruited each year. In REF 2021 the School ranked 2nd in the UK for Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences.

Department: School of Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: PhD 3-3.5 years full-time, 5-7 years part-time; MPhil 1 year full-time, 2-4 years part-time  |  Intake: January, April, July, October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research with teaching experience and skills training, using facilities including a 3D seismic laboratory, an electron microbeam facility, a terrestrial laser scanner and a palaeoclimate and climate systems facility.

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Entry requirements

Graduates in an appropriate science subject such as Geology or Environmental Science with at least a First Class or 2:1 Honours degree, or a master's. English: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an acceptable alternative.

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: PhD 3-3.5 years, MPhil 1 year

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