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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
University of Birmingham
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
Our Earth Sciences PhD allows you to undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences. Our research groups focus on the following themes: hydrogeology; palaeobiology and palaeoenvironments; palaeoclimatology and subsurface structure and properties.
We undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences and are always pleased to discuss individual research proposals from students. Our research groups focus on the following themes: hydrogeology; palaeobiology and palaeoenvironments; palaeoclimatology and subsurface structure and properties.
Earth Sciences is a vibrant research and postgraduate teaching department with staff working on a broad range of research projects.
We undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences and are always pleased to discuss individual research proposals from students. Past and current PhD students have been and are funded by the research councils, the petroleum industry, the water industry, the European Union, Nirex, the British Council and overseas governments.
Our research groups focus on the following themes:
- Palaeobiology
- Palaeoclimates
- Dynamic Earth
Employability
Past and current PhD students have been and are funded by the research councils, the petroleum industry, the water industry, the European Union, Nirex, the British Council and overseas governments, and this PhD will equip you to work in organisations such as these.
Part-time options are available for both degrees. Students can also exit with MPhil.
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
13th
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Campus address
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
13th out of 30 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 229150 65%13th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10082.0 82%14th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.89 72%29th
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