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Earth Sciences PhD
University of Birmingham

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(4.3)

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QualificationPhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
LocationUniversity of Birmingham
Study modePart Time
Start dateSep 2026
Duration6 Year
QualificationPhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
LocationUniversity of Birmingham
Study modePart Time
Start dateDec 2026
Duration6 Year
QualificationPhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
LocationUniversity of Birmingham
Study modeFull Time
Start dateSep 2026
Duration3 Year
QualificationPhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
LocationUniversity of Birmingham
Study modePart Time
Start dateSep 2027
Duration6 Year
QualificationPhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
LocationUniversity of Birmingham
Study modeFull Time
Start dateDec 2026
Duration3 Year
QualificationPhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
LocationUniversity of Birmingham
Study modeFull Time
Start dateSep 2027
Duration3 Year
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Birmingham

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Sep 2026

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Course overview Earth Sciences PhD allows you to undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences. Our research groups focus on the following themes: hydrogeology; palaeobiology and palaeoenvironments; palaeoclimatology and subsurface structure and properties. Course highlights Explore the dynamic processes shaping our planet through a research-intensive PhD in Earth Sciences at the University of Birmingham. This programme offers the opportunity to work alongside world-leading experts on projects that address some of the most pressing environmental and geological challenges of our time. Top-tier Research in areas like palaeoclimatology, hydrogeology, and geobiology. Flexible Projects – choose from existing topics or propose your own. Expert Supervision with access to cutting-edge labs and facilities. Career-Focused Training in research, writing, and professional skills. Global Impact – contribute to solutions for climate and environmental challenges.

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Abigail Hunt
University of Birmingham
Earth Sciences PhD
I love the campus and feel right at home, there is such a wide variety of modules and opportunities to volunteer and further my studies. Theres is such a mix of societies you can join to make the most of UoB
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Lilla Parratt
University of Birmingham
Earth Sciences PhD
I love Selly Oak, and the community students feel it has. The campus is located only a short walk away. The campus itself is beautiful and a great environment to work in. If anything could be improved, reduced food and drink prices.
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University of Birmingham
Earth Sciences PhD
The University has been brilliant so far, there is always so much going on in every aspect of live. My course has be detailed and really well delivered. The campus is beautiful and always full of happy smiling faces, with support around every corner with someone available to help if needed. The best experience for me has been joining societies and getting so meet like minded people, allowing us to meet up weekly to see each other. I think Birmingham is a really great place to study, I feel I have not yet maximised it to its full ability utilising everything that is going on: carers support, wellbeing services, academic skills centre.
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Holly Davies
University of Birmingham
Earth Sciences PhD
The best aspect of my university experience is the campus and could be improved through costs on campus e.g food and memberships
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Terri Burton
University of Birmingham
Earth Sciences PhD
Best bit? Societies, study spaces and staffing in the School of GEES! Great module variety and amazing fieldwork/lab skills opportunities embedded throughout my degree. Worst bit? Selly Oak (student rental area) isn't the cleanest/prettiest to look at, but fun variety of small businesses/charity shops/transport options nearby.
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£5,238 per year
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University of Birmingham
Reviewed: 14/01/26
Earth Sciences PhD
The University has been brilliant so far, there is always so much going on in every aspect of live. My course has be detailed and really well delivered. The campus is beautiful and always full of happy smiling faces, with support around every corner with someone available to help if needed. The best experience for me has been joining societies and getting so meet like minded people, allowing us to meet up weekly to see each other. I think Birmingham is a really great place to study, I feel I have not yet maximised it to its full ability utilising everything that is going on: carers support, wellbeing services, academic skills centre.
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Abigail Hunt
University of Birmingham
Reviewed: 14/02/26
Earth Sciences PhD
I love the campus and feel right at home, there is such a wide variety of modules and opportunities to volunteer and further my studies. Theres is such a mix of societies you can join to make the most of UoB
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Student Reviewer
University of Birmingham
Reviewed: 10/12/25
Earth Sciences PhD
Best: social life, access to the city and all of the shops, the campus is pretty, i like my course Worst: the bins in Selly Oak
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Terri Burton
University of Birmingham
Reviewed: 12/12/25
Earth Sciences PhD
Best bit? Societies, study spaces and staffing in the School of GEES! Great module variety and amazing fieldwork/lab skills opportunities embedded throughout my degree. Worst bit? Selly Oak (student rental area) isn't the cleanest/prettiest to look at, but fun variety of small businesses/charity shops/transport options nearby.
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Holly Davies
University of Birmingham
Reviewed: 17/12/25
Earth Sciences PhD
The best aspect of my university experience is the campus and could be improved through costs on campus e.g food and memberships
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Milena A Fishale
University of Birmingham
Reviewed: 10/12/25
Earth Sciences PhD
Pros - Campus - Events and socials - Academic support - Communication from the uni Cons - Some facilities in study areas
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University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham, the founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK, has been p...

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Edgbaston BirminghamBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 2TTUnited Kingdom
Nearest train station:University  0.2 miles away
Nearest tube station:Chesham 47.3 miles away
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