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Geology PhD, MPhil - Palaeobiology, Palaeoenvironments and Palaeoclimates

University of Leicester

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

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. 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.

Tuition fees

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£ 23,650per year

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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A popular choice for international students, with an alumni community from over 100 countries, sharing their cultures with each other.
Leicester is in the centre of England with great transport links, making it easy to explore the whole country while studying at the university.
Want to explore further afield? Leicester has great European links – with one change of train, Leicester students can be in Paris by lunchtime.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    34th out of 91

    17th out of 27 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    127 58%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    28th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    49th

    26

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    125 56%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    5th

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.42 85%

    3rd

    19

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