Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

If you are exploring the possibility of a PhD degree in Earth Sciences, you will: have either done an undergraduate degree in an earth science subject or, perhaps, want to use your degree from another science subject such as physics, chemistry, mathematics or biological sciences be relishing the stimulus of one of the UK's premier research departments Our students are greatly sought-after.

Faculty: School of the Physical Sciences | Department: Department of Earth Sciences | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The report will be up to 2,500 words in length (plus figures), which is examined by two assessors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. We welcome research enquiries from those working for first degrees in earth science subjects, physics, chemistry, mathematics, materials, biology and related subjects. Applicants would normally have, or be expecting to attain, a good II.i class of first degree or a Master's degree. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 42,546 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/eaespdpea/apply

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