Overview

In particular, Mountain Dynamics research at The Open University UK focuses on mountain belts that form during continent-continent collision, such as the modern Himalayas and Caucasus and the ancient Caledonides.

Features

We try to unravel how, when and how quickly the mountain belts formed, the tectonic processes and mechanisms in operation during their uplift, and how their growth fed back into the solid Earth-surface processes-climate system.

We achieve this through a combination of geochronology, structural geology, geochemical studies and metamorphic/igneous petrology.

Programme Structure

Current/recent research projects:

The effect of crustal melting on the structural and geodynamic evolution of mountain belts

The evolution of major tectonic structures in mountain building processes

The role of major structures in driving exhumation during mountain building

Determining the evolving balance between buoyancy, tectonics and surface processes during plate collisions

The geochemistry of magmatism during and following plate collision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 24 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and prior research experience is preferred. If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

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

17175 GBP / year

≈ 17175 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Milton Keynes

United Kingdom

848 - 1345 GBP / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Milton Keynes

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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