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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
May 2027
6 Year
We provide a friendly, dynamic and supportive environment in which to learn about the evolution of our planet from geoscientists at the forefront of their field. Our teaching is led by our research and our staff are recognised internationally for their expertise. We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Geology in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: Volcanoes, Tectonics and Minerals Resources Geophysics and Borehole Research Palaeobiology, Palaeoenvironments and Palaeoclimates PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time). A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 50,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.
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