Overview

The Shell Centre was set up by joint agreement between the University and Royal Dutch Shell and currently supports 3 PhD and 2 PDRA positions in Applied Geoscience.

Features

The present Applied Geoscience capacity at Heriot-Watt University will be greatly enhanced by the move of the British Geological Survey (BGS) into the newly built Lyell Centre on our Edinburgh campus, creating exciting new opportunities to collaborate with their staff on a wide range of geoscientific research topics.

A number of new appointments are also being made by both organisations under the themes of Earth and Marine Science, which will add to our existing research capability.

Programme Structure

Research

The research themes currently within the CDT’s remit are Unconventional Hydrocarbons, Extending the Life of Mature Basins, Exploration in Challenging Environments and Environmental Impact & Regulation.

The CDT aims to equip students not only with the skills needed to explore for and sustainably extract hydrocarbons, but also an understanding of the need for, and techniques to undertake, responsible environmental management of such activities.

The CDT is creating a highly skilled workforce with expertise that can be used across the wider energy and environmental sectors, be that in industry, academia and public organisations.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

International students must apply at least 6 weeks before teaching is due to begin.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geography View 29 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic transcript (if you haven't graduated yet, please include your transcript to date)

A copy of the picture page of your passport if you are an international student.

Your degree certificate

Evidence of English language if English is not your first language.

Tuition Fee

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International

17320 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17320 GBP per year

UK: TBC

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

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 Applied Geoscience.

Available Scholarships

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

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