About the course

The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. A student will be working on their own research project, working ly with their academic supervisor and with the support of other postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and staff in their research group.

　　Research in this programme is focused on:

　　Tropical ecosystem response to environmental change

　　Reconstructing Quaternary environments and sea levels

　　Managing consequences of climate change

　　Glaciology and characterising glacial terrain

　　Ecosystem modelling

　　Soil systems and biogeochemical cycles

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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
Semester 2 (February), 2024	York
April, 2024	York
July, 2024	York
Semester 1 (September), 2024	York
Semester 2 (February), 2025	York
April, 2025	York
July, 2025	York
October, 2025	York
Semester 2 (February), 2026	York
Summer (April), 2026	York
July, 2026	York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of York

We prefer applicants to MPhil/PhD programme to have a relevant Masters degree. Those without should consider first taking one of the Department’s taught MScs, a pass in any of which would satisfy minimum entry requirements.

　　Applicants whose first language is not English will need to ensure that they meet the University’s minimum language requirements, which are

　　IELTS: 6.5 (in the 'Academic' test)

　　Listening – 6.0

　　Reading – 6.0

　　Speaking – 6.0

　　Writing – 6.0

　　For all applications please remember to include:

　　The name(s) of potential supervisors

　　The project or area of research you are interested in

　　Transcripts of your undergraduate and any Masters degrees. Please ensure that you meet the minimum entry requirements.

　　A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

　　An accepted English language certificate if English is not your first language.

　　Details of how you intend to finance your studies

　　Details of two referees, one of whom should be academic

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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