Study Earth Sciences PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London in the UK, Earth Sciences

What will I learn?

The Department of Earth Sciences is one of the leading centres of research and teaching in the UK. 94% of our research has been classified as world-leading and internationally excellent in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2014). We maintain vital links with industrial and commercial partners providing research support, industry experience and employment for our graduates.Department research activity spans diverse topics designed to investigate the past, present and future of planet earth and its resources. Our research work ranges from groundbreaking blue-sky research, to very applied projects with high societal impact deliverables for industrial and government sponsors.Duration: 4 years full time

Which department am I in?

Earth Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£29,700.00 (US$ 38,355) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£29,700.00 (US$ 38,355) per year
Founder’s - Accommodation Type - Catered, Single and Shared Rooms Shared Bathroom and Kitchen, Single Gender Corridors- From £5,196.65

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Normally we require at least a UK 2:2 (Honours) or equivalent. Applicants with other qualifications in related disciplines should discuss these with their potential supervisor(s).

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

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About Royal Holloway

Royal Holloway is a research-driven university with an international outlook and a close-knit community at its Surrey and central London campuses.

  • Many departments ranked top 20 (Times University Guide 2025)
  • Research is top 25 per cent in the UK (THE, REF2021)
  • Close-knit, friendly, safe community campus
  • Egham campus 7 miles from Heathrow, 19 miles from London

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