PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Earth Sciences

Name: Earth Sciences
Price: 29700 GBP
Availability: InStock

Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, England

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4 yearsDuration

£29,700Per Year (Intl)

£5,006Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the PhD Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. 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). Our research is based in three centres: Centre for Energy and Resources (CEREs), Centre of Climate, Ocean and Atmosphere (COCOA), and Centre of Dynamic Earth and Solar System (CEDESS). International tuition fees are £29,700 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Earth Sciences

Geochemistry and Isotope Geochemistry

Seismic Tomography and Crustal Structure

Palaeoclimate Reconstruction and Analysis

Energy Resources and Subsurface Geology

Ocean Circulation and Atmospheric Dynamics

Doctoral Research Project

Professional Development for Researchers

Academic Year:2025-26 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	7	5.5
PTE Academic	61	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,700

per year

Total Course Cost (48 months)£118,800

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working

11%Studying

12%Work & Study

6%Seeking Work

44%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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