Earth Sciences MSc by Research: Fees & Entry Requirements at Durham University, UK

Earth Sciences MSc by Research
Durham University

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Department of Earth Sciences is research-led, offering postgraduate research students state-of-the-art facilities in purpose built accomodation (the Arthur Holmes Building) located on the University's Science Site. Click on the links below to learn more about the PhD opportunities available and about the Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University. The Department offers three levels of postgraduate research degrees and we welcome enquiries from suitably qualified applicants in all of these research areas: PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or Geological Sciences (3 years full-time study)MPhil in Geology, Geophysics, or Geological Sciences (2 years full-time study)MSc by Research (1-year full-time study)

Which department am I in?

Earth Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£30,750.00 (33,50,403) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

April 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Stockton Road,

Durham,

County Durham,

DH1 3LE, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£30,750.00 (33,50,403) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Stockton Road,

Durham,

County Durham,

DH1 3LE, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

2.1 Bachelor's degree or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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