Overview

Our Geology and Geophysics research at University of Aberdeen is concerned with the geological evolution of planet Earth including its sedimentary basins and mountain belts.

Sedimentary basins contain the long-term record of the planet’s evolving environment and climate; they chart the tectonic evolution of the lithosphere; they hold the bulk of the Earth’s resources including, water and significant concentrations of economic minerals.

Features

Our research embraces the formation of sedimentary basins and geodynamics, their structure and sedimentary fill, the evolution of the deposits and their fluids and the generation, location and exploitation of resources.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

We address not only fundamental geological questions concerning Earth processes but also the development of resources for societal benefit - including the energy transition and use of geological reservoirs as repositories of Co2 and societal waste.

Prospective research students should define their research interests explicitly in terms of the research themes of the discipline noted below:

Sedimentary and tectonic processes in both modern and ancient systems to quantify earth surface processes through deep time.

We look at the tectonics and structure of the lithosphere, notably the tectonic influence on sedimentary systems and the dynamics of lithosphere deformation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Research degrees can start anytime, except for advertised studentships or projects. You can apply up to 18 months in advance.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Geology View 73 other PhDs in Geography in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification).

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27300 GBP / year

≈ 27300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

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

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