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PhD in Applied Geosciences - Rock Mechanics, Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    10-FEB-27

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Within the Rock mechanics, engineering geology and hydrogeology group (RMEGH) we investigate the geomechanical, geotechnical and geoenvironmental behaviour of the ground (rock and soil) and groundwater, mainly focusing on the interaction between the ground and infrastructures and/or man-made projects. Our aim is to expand the boundaries of the current knowledge in specific areas of rock mechanics, engineering geology (and hydrogeology) and geotechnical areas. We have specialist expertise in rock mechanics and tunnelling engineering as well in engineering geology, landslide mechanics, slope stability and weathering and hydrogeology of fractured rocks, hydrogeophysics and contaminant biodegradation. Our main research of areas are related to: Tunnelling (Underground Space Applications), Mining and Rock Mechanics- Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Geomechanics and Seismology, Geotechnical Engineering and Geothermal Energy, Risk Engineering and Natural Hazard Assessment. We aim to produce high quality research with practical applications and create scientific tools that practitioners and engineers can use during the design and construction of geo-related engineering projects. We have strong collaborative links with the engineering and environmental consultancy sector, regulators and waste management companies. We also have good links with related research groups both in the UK and worldwide (Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Cyprus, Greece, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, USA).

Application deadline

31/10/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 31,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds (Main), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geology

    7th out of 29 2

    22nd out of 46

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    138 61%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    3rd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    22nd

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    146 64%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    27th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    33rd

    4

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