Overview

Our Soil Science research at University of Reading spans a broad range of topics at the interface between humans and the environment.

Features

We conduct in-depth and cross-disciplinary environmental science to address global challenges.

We have a strong focus on soil, water and air, all in relation to ecosystem services, sustainable production and natural hazards, and we work at scales ranging from molecular to Earth system.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bio-geochemistry
Pollution and Soil Science

Soil Science

Past climate and environmental change

Hydrometeorology And Hydrology
Water Quality And Global-scale Forecasting

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National

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UK applicant: At least two months before the programme start date
International applicant: At least four months before the programme start date

Language

English

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135

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88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Soil Science View 4 other PhDs in Soil Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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135

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88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted to study for a PhD, applicants will normally need to have an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) or a master's degree, in a subject related to the proposed PhD topic.

In some areas of the University (particularly in the arts, humanities, social sciences and business) applicants are normally only accepted if they have a master's-level qualification.

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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

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Non-residents

24450 GBP / year

≈ 24450 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

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