About the course

The Department of Earth Sciences is research-led, offering postgraduate research students state-of-the-art facilities in purpose built accomodation (the Arthur Holmes Building) located on the University's Science Site. The Department offers three levels of postgraduate research degrees and we welcome enquiries from suitably qualified applicants in all of these research areas:

　　PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or Geological Sciences (3 years full-time study)

　　MPhil in Geology, Geophysics, or Geological Sciences (2 years full-time study)

　　MSc by Research (1-year full-time study) Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available throughout 2023	Durham
Term 2 (January), 2024	Durham
Term 3 (April), 2024	Durham
Term 1 (September), 2024	Durham
Open intake available throughout 2024	Durham
Term 2 (January), 2025	Durham
Term 3 (April), 2025	Durham
Term 1 (September), 2025	Durham
Open intake available throughout 2025	Durham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham University

An UK Upper Second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g. Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences or related subjects), OR A Masters 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). English language requirement - IELTS: 6.5 (no component under 6.0), TOEFL iBT- 92 (no component under 23) .

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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