Study PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or Geological Sciences at Durham University in the UK,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

We are living through a time of unprecedented change on Earth. Scientific understanding of geological hazards, sustainability, infrastructure, climate change, energy, and natural resources has never been so important, and Earth Sciences sit at the heart of the debate.We aspire to help shape the future by providing the highest quality education for our students and by undertaking research that is both intrinsically excellent and relevant to society.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£30,750.00 (US$ 39,711) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Durham University

The Palatine Centre,

Stockton Rd,

Durham,

County Durham,

DH1 3LE, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK upper second-class honours degree or higher (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g. Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences or related subjects)

OR A Master's degree in a relevant subject

AND Suitable references (normally two academic references or, where an applicant has been out of education for some time, one academic reference and one employer's reference).

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