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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Geology

University of Exeter
Cornwall, England
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4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£5,022Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Exeter, the PhD Geology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Cornwall, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. - A thriving, diverse, and international postgraduate research community - Exceptionally strong links with the international mining industry - An outstanding research environment with state-of-the-art analytical facilities and laboratories - Supervisors who are working at the cutting edge of their field - Supportive and inclusive environment As a Geology PhD student at the Camborne School of Mines, you will lead research projects that have a significant impact on both your chosen field of study and wider society. We work on a variety of different topics including ore deposit geolo... International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £5,022 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Ore Deposit Geology
Volcanology and Magmatic Systems
Palaeontology and Evolutionary Change
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Palaeoclimate and Deep Time Global Change
Research Methods in Geology
Specialist Independent Research Project
Professional Development and Academic Communication
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic70————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400

Home Student Fee

£5,022

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
20%Studying
10%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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