Overview

The Shell Centre was set up by joint agreement between the University and Royal Dutch Shell and currently supports 3 PhD and 2 PDRA positions in Applied Geoscience.

Features

The present Applied Geoscience capacity at Heriot-Watt University will be greatly enhanced by the move of the British Geological Survey (BGS) into the newly built Lyell Centre on our Edinburgh campus, creating exciting new opportunities to collaborate with their staff on a wide range of geoscientific research topics.

A number of new appointments are also being made by both organisations under the themes of Earth and Marine Science, which will add to our existing research capability.

Programme Structure

Research

The research themes currently within the CDT’s remit are Unconventional Hydrocarbons, Extending the Life of Mature Basins, Exploration in Challenging Environments and Environmental Impact & Regulation.

The CDT aims to equip students not only with the skills needed to explore for and sustainably extract hydrocarbons, but also an understanding of the need for, and techniques to undertake, responsible environmental management of such activities.

The CDT is creating a highly skilled workforce with expertise that can be used across the wider energy and environmental sectors, be that in industry, academia and public organisations.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geography View 25 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic transcript (if you haven't graduated yet, please include your transcript to date).

A copy of the picture page of your passport if you are an international student.

Your degree certificate.

Evidence of English language if English is not your first language.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19816 GBP / year

≈ 19816 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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