Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Earth Sciences in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
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Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
15,440
(c. USD17,825.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The School offers diverse postgraduate research opportunities across various specialties, as evidenced by our Research Groups, with fluid integration between theoretical and practical studies. We empower research students to cultivate innovative, self-directed projects. Students must take full responsibility for their work while receiving guidance from academic supervisors and technical staff. Rather than simply following instructions, they actively shape their research trajectory. Prospective PhD candidates should reach out to the designated supervisor for details about specific projects, application processes, and important deadlines.
For those seeking to pursue research in a dynamic academic environment within a lively city, our School provides an ideal setting. We welcome research proposals from potential postgraduate students and strive to facilitate their projects when supervisory expertise, resources, and funding align.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible to enter one of UCD’s PhD programmes, a candidate must have reached a high honours standard at the examination for the primary degree. In some cases, a Master’s degree may also be required. In certain cases, a candidate may be able to provide other evidence to the School in order to satisfy the entry requirements of the programme.
English language requirements: IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version; A minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +. In the computer based TOEFL, a minimum score of 250 is required. A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (IBT).
Tuition
EUR
15,440