Earth Sciences PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

The Department of Earth Sciences is one of the leading centres of research and teaching in the UK. 88% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). We maintain vital links with industrial and commercial partners providing research support, industry experience and employment for our graduates.

Department: Earth Sciences | Duration: 4 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our postgraduate teaching and research activities strengthen links with a wide range of industrial and commercial partners within the oil, mineral, extraction, waste management and water industries. These links provide support for research, employment for graduates and work experience for undergraduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good first degree or masters in a cognate discipline to Earth Science, and relevant to the proposed research project. We are also prepared to consider candidates with extensive practical or industrial experience that would be relevant to the project. Before applying applicants will need to have contacted and secured a supervisor in order to apply for your research project. A research proposal is required at point of application. We advise getting in touch with the Director of Postgraduate Education making an informal enquiry for your chosen research degree to inquire whether there is any other additional material they require you to submit in your application. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,900 a year (2026/27) Source

Duration: 4 years full time

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