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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Full Time
06-JAN-25, 28-APR-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Full time
06-JAN-25..
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Part time
06-JAN-25..
8 years
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Overview
As a Mining and Minerals PhD student at the Camborne School of Mines, you will lead research projects that have a significant impact on both your chosen field of study and wider society. We work on a variety of different topics including mining and geotechnical engineering, industrial safety, surveying, optimised mineral processing, and understanding the impacts of mining on society and the environment.
Potential students with more of a focus on Geology may wish to investigate our Geology programme instead.
Research Groups
Research groups at the Camborne School of Mines conduct research spanning the full range of the geosciences. Groups with a significant Mining and Minerals Engineering focus include:
Highlights
In recent years CSM Mining and Minerals Engineering PhD graduates have gone on to successful careers in industry, including working for international mining and exploration companies, civil engineering firms, consultancies, and government agencies. Graduates have also pursued successful careers in academia, including postdocs and lectureships.
You should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree in engineering or science or have an appropriate MSc qualification.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,900 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£28,500 per year
Students from EU
Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £28,500 full-time.
£28,500 per year
Students from International
Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £28,500 full-time.