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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Earth Sciences

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£27,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,106Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the PhD Earth Sciences at University of Bristol. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The School of Earth Sciences has strong international links, and the presence of researchers from all over the world creates an exciting and stimulating environment. Research involves the full breadth of the earth sciences and has benefited from major investment in new laboratories and equipment in the past few years. Important initiatives include experimental and theoretical studies of the physical, chemical and biological processes of Earth and planets. International tuition fees are £27,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £48,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Geochemical Analysis
Planetary Processes and Evolution
Research Methods in Earth Sciences
Tectonics and Crustal Dynamics
Biogeochemical Cycling Systems
Mineralogy and Crystal Chemistry
Palaeoenvironmental Reconstruction
PhD Thesis Research
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£110,000

Home Student Fee

£5,106

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Earth Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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