Overview
Through the Geology MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter we work on a variety of different topics including ore deposit geology, volcanology, palaeontology, palaeoclimate, and structural geology. We have strong links with the mining industry, and also with colleagues in the Geography and Biosciences departments to address issues of past environmental and ecological change.
Potential students with more of a focus on mining engineering, mineral processing, or the environmental impacts of mining may wish to investigate our Mining and Minerals PhD program instead.
Key facts:
At CSM we host a thriving, diverse, and international postgraduate research community with over 40 PhD students registered in 2019. You can see testimonials from some current and recent students here.
The Geology course at the The University of Exeter offer postgraduates an outstanding research environment with state-of-the-art analytical facilities and laboratories, and supervisors who are working at the cutting edge of their field.
We are proud of our supportive and inclusive environment, with our Geology PhD students routinely among the most satisfied in the university according to the annual PRES survey.
In recent years CSM Geology PhD graduates have gone on to successful careers in academia, including postdocs and lectureships, and industry, including working for international mining and exploration companies, consultancies, and scientific instrumentation suppliers.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Active Earth
- Ore deposits and critical metals
- Deep time global change
- Mining, environment and society
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An appropriate degree in Geology or Mining or a related subject, normally at 2:1 level or above.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
28500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28500 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4900 GBP per year during 48 months.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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