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25 PhD programmes in Earth Sciences in United Kingdom

Marine Sciences
This Marine Sciences MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University provide research training, supervision and collaboration to international standards.

Geology and Earth Science
From investigating the causes and timing of Phanerozoic Great Oxidation Event, to understanding carbonate mineralogy for CO2 sequestration applications, our Geology and Earth Science staff and PhD students at the University of Brighton are at the leading edge of fundamental and applied earth science research.

Earth Sciences
The Earth Sciences course at University of Birmingham allows you to undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences.

Earth Science
Geography and Earth Science research at the University of Hull is renowned for its international scope and relevance across human and physical geography and geology.

Ocean and Earth Science
Join our Graduate School of the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (GSNOCS). At University of Southampton, we're an interdisciplinary research community working on the latest topics in Ocean and Earth Science.

Earth Sciences
Underpinned by substantial external funding, the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences vibrant research environment provides Cardiff University's Earth Sciences PhD and MPhil students with opportunities to work with world experts and use high-quality research equipment.

Rural Studies
Within this Rural Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll be supervised and supported by our research-active academic staff.
Mountain Dynamics
Mountain Dynamics is a key theme in our Dynamic Earth Research Group at The Open University UK. Our research into tectonics and mountain building covers the processes and mechanisms relating to how mountains form on the surface of our planet and how the continental crust deforms from the macroscale to the microscale.
Earth Sciences
The School of Earth Sciences has strong international links, and the presence of researchers from all over the world creates an exciting and stimulating environment. University of Bristol offers the Earth Sciences programme.
Earth Sciences
Throughout the Earth Sciences course from The University of Cambridge you will have either done an undergraduate degree in an earth science subject or, perhaps, want to use your degree from another science subject such as physics, chemistry, mathematics or biological sciences; be relishing the stimulus of one of the UK's premier research departments.
Antarctic Studies
The Antarctic Studies programme from The University of Cambridge is an institute of the UK Research & Innovation - Natural Environment Research Council (UKRI-NERC) and is responsible for the UK's national scientific activities in Antarctica.
Earth Sciences
The Department of Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway University of London is one of the leading centres of research in the UK. Its research environment was classified as world leading and internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
Geography and Environment
Do you want to advance or change your career, deepen your expertise in a topic, or expand your research and practical skills? Then the Geography and Environment programme at Manchester Metropolitan University is for you!
Earth Sciences
Our postgraduate Earth Sciences students at University of Liverpool are led by internationally-renowned experts and enjoy a first-class experience in an exciting research environment.
Earth and Environmental Sciences
At the University of St Andrews you will benefit from a world-class education in Earth and Environmental Sciences and be taught by leading scientists in the field.
Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeobiology
The study of sedimentary rocks and the fossils contained within them is critical to our understanding of the Earth system and the evolution of life. This Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeobiology programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Earth Sciences
The Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University conducts and disseminates rigorous research that deepens our understanding of the Earth and environment, and that transforms and enhances practices and outcomes in academia, in industry, and amongst practitioners.
Earth Science and Engineering
PhD students in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial take on a wide variety of interesting, exciting and impactful work.
Published Works in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Conduct research at the cutting edge of the discipline, working alongside a team of specialist academic advisors using our world-class analytical facilities with the Published Works in Earth and Environmental Sciences course from University of Plymouth.
Earth Science
Studying the Earth is fundamental to understanding the processes by which the Earth is formed. This Earth Science programme is offered The University of Manchester.