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Ocean and Earth Science PhD with Integrated Study

UK

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What will I learn?

Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2024) research-intensive university.

Postgraduate study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS),one of the world’s largest centres devoted to research and teaching in Earth and marine science, is an inspiring and rewarding experience home to a Graduate School that supports all PhD students throughout their time with us.

Working closely with a supervisory team, you'll undertake in-depth research into your chosen area of Ocean and Earth science.

Key areas of doctoral research include:
- Benthic Processes
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Climate Dynamics and Climate Change
- Coastal, Shelf and Estuarine Studies
- Hydrothermal processes
- Mineralisation, Ocean Circulation and Mixing
- Palaeoceanography and Palaeoclimatology
- Pollution and Global Sustainability
- Tectonics and Crustal processes.

Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level)

You'll need to demonstrate satisfactory progress at the end of each year. Your supervisor will complete an annual report that takes into account how you have progressed against your agreed targets, which include training and development activities.

Which department am I in?

Ocean and Earth Science

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
£26,700.00 (US$ 34,609) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2025

Venue

National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS)

Waterfront Campus,

European Way,

Southampton,

SO14 3ZH, England

Entry requirements

For international students

You should have a good Masters degree (MRes or MSc) in a relevant subject from a British university or its equivalent in other countries, or (exceptionally) other relevant professional experience. If you are an international student you also need to demonstrate an adequate level of English language proficiency. You will need to provide us with evidence that you have achieved an overall score of 6.5 or above on IELTS (or equivalent), with no individual score lower than 6.0.

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

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