About the course

The Master of Philosophy is awarded on the basis of a thesis (200 pages or 60,000 words) and examiners must be satisfied that you have been able to interpret and communicate knowledge through research and/or scholarship of publishable quality which would satisfy peer review, and which might reasonably be expected to be completed after two or up to three years of full-time study (four or up to six years for part-time study). You must also satisfy the examiners that you possess a good general knowledge in your area of research. This degree would be suitable if you have 2 years of sponsorship for your research degree study.

　　We study the gas phase and aerosol composition of the troposphere and stratosphere, including local, regional and global scale air pollution, stratospheric ozone depletion, and composition-climate interactions. Our research includes laboratory studies, ground and aircraft-based field measurements, data analysis and numerical modelling. We are engaged in several UK and international field campaigns and we are leading the development of advanced numerical models of chemistry, cloud systems, aerosol, and their effects on precipitation, atmospheric composition, and climate. Our interests also extend into modelling the chemistry of the mesosphere. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available until (December), 2023	Leeds
February, 2024	Leeds
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2024	Leeds
February, 2025	Leeds
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Leeds
February, 2026	Leeds
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Leeds
February, 2027	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2027	Leeds

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Leeds

The minimum entry requirements for PhD study is a 2.1 honours degree, or equivalent, in a subject relating to your proposed area of research, or a good performance in a Masters level course in a relevant subject. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) an overall band of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component skill

　　TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of 87 (with no less than 20 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Leeds. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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