Overview

The Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution doctorate from the University of Birmingham typically lasts for four years and combines a broad foundation in atmospheric science and air pollution through taught and assessed coursework. With the full research training and experience of a traditional PhD, you will pursue your own research interests in a tightly-focused area.

Key facts

This programme provides students with professional skills required for careers in professional education and research, and for senior positions in public and private sector organisations. They help research students to produce publications arising from their work and encourage them to publish as single authors when appropriate.

Many research students are aiming for academic careers and they recognise the importance of providing opportunities for them to be involved in teaching and tutorial work, without compromising their obligations as research students.

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Programme Structure

Research includes:

Air Pollution Chemistry

Causes and Effects of Air Pollution

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Physical Climatology, Climate Change and Applications

Theoretical Meteorology: Atmospheric Composition and Physics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

More details

If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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80

OR

4.5

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64

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Environmental Sciences View 60 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for a degree by research should have at least a good Honours degree (minimum: upper second-class or equivalent).

Students are not normally admitted to a PhD without having completed a taught Masters degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29310 GBP / year

≈ 29310 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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