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PhD in Earth Dynamics

University of Leeds

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The Doctor of Philosophy is our main research degree. The PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis (300 pages or 100,000 words) and examiners must be satisfied that you have discovered, interpreted and communicated new knowledge through original research, worthy of publication in international and national peer reviewed journals, which might reasonably be expected from a competent, hard-working student after three or up to four years of full-time study (five years or up to seven years for part-time or split-site study). Examiners must also be satisfied that you possess good general knowledge in your area of research.Examines the structure and evolution of Earth from the core to the surface. We study the generation of Earth’s magnetic field, along with deformation and lithospheric processes affecting both the continents and oceans, with a strong focus on rheology, geochemistry, fluid-rock interaction, and rates of processes. This knowledge is used to assess earthquake and volcanic hazards and space weather, and to understand the evolution of other planets.

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

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    22nd out of 48 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    155 69%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    21st

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    29th

    15

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