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Overview
This Earth Science and Engineering programme offered by Imperial supports original research across a broad spectrum of Earth and environmental sciences. Candidates undertake investigations in areas such as climate science, environmental science, planetary science, solid Earth processes, subsurface geoscience, resource exploration, and engineering applications, contributing new knowledge to both fundamental and applied research.
Key Facts
Students work on impactful projects addressing global challenges including carbon management, environmental change, natural hazards, resource sustainability, and energy transitions. Research benefits from collaboration with industry partners, specialist research centres, and multidisciplinary teams, creating opportunities to tackle complex scientific questions with real-world relevance.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Planetary Science
- Environmental Science
- Climate Science
- Solid Earth Science
- Subsurface Geoscience and Engineering
- Computational Science and Engineering
- Energy and Resources
- Earth Processes and Geohazards
- AI, Machine Learning and Data Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Duolingo English Test 125
TOEFL® IBT OR
100
PTE Academic 69
IELTS 7
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 125
TOEFL® IBT OR
100
PTE Academic 69
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- As we are a multidisciplinary department, we do not require applicants to necessarily hold an undergraduate degree in the Earth sciences.
- Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in a field appropriate to the intended area of PhD research, with a classification of at least upper-second-class, or the equivalent.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents32300 GBP / year≈ 32300 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 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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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Earth Science and Engineering.
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
Various benefits
Deadline
18 May 2027
EPSRC CASE PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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