Highlights
Tuition fee
23900 GBP / year
5006 GBP / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
23900 GBP / year
5006 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Reading, United Kingdom
Campus location
Reading, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

As a PhD Soil Science student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

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Overview

Our Soil Science research at  University of Reading spans a broad range of topics at the interface between humans and the environment.

Features 

  • We conduct in-depth and cross-disciplinary environmental science to address global challenges. 
  • We have a strong focus on soil, water and air, all in relation to ecosystem services, sustainable production and natural hazards, and we work at scales ranging from molecular to Earth system.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Bio-geochemistry
  • Pollution and Soil Science
  • Soil Science
  • Past climate and environmental change
    • Hydrometeorology And Hydrology
    • Water Quality And Global-scale Forecasting

    Key information

    Duration

    • Full-time
      • 36 months
    • Part-time
      • 60 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    Delivered

    On Campus

    Campus Location

    • Reading, United Kingdom

    What students do after studying

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    Academic requirements

    GPA admission requirements GPA
    Upper Second Class

    Other requirements

    General requirements

    • To be accepted to study for a PhD, applicants will normally need to have an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) or a master's degree, in a subject related to the proposed PhD topic.
    • In some areas of the University (particularly in the arts, humanities, social sciences and business) applicants are normally only accepted if they have a master's-level qualification.

    Tuition Fees

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

    • International

      Non-residents
      23900 GBP / year
      ≈ 23900 GBP / year

    • Domestic

      Citizens or residents
      5006 GBP / year
      ≈ 5006 GBP / year

    Living costs

    Reading

    United Kingdom
    903 - 1382 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

    Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Soil Science.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Provided by university
    Grant
    3000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    IFP Ambassador Scholarship

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    University of Reading
    Reading, United Kingdom
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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    U.S. government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 GBP
    Deadline
    21 Jun 2026
    GREAT Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    British Council - Accreditation UK
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    ServiceScape Scholarship

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    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
    ACES Scholarships

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    ACES Education Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    19000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Scholarships for PhD Students
    Merit-based

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    Junhua Li
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    16 Aug 2026
    Amberscholar Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Amber Student
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    6000 USD
    Deadline
    16 Aug 2026
    Amberscholar Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Amber Scholar
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    4000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Go City
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
    The PhD Prep Fellowship
    Merit-based

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    Admit Lab
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Aug 2026
    Women Scholarship for International Students
    Merit-based

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    educations.com
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jul 2026
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    22500 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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    UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

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    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    $1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
    Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    20 May 2026
    PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
    Merit-based

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    PlagiarismSearch
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available

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