Postgraduate Study

The Department of Earth Sciences is research-led, offering postgraduate research students state-of-the-art facilities in purpose built accomodation (the Arthur Holmes Building) located on the University's Science Site. The Department does not offer taught postgraduate degrees but focuses on postgraduate training through research. Click on the links below to learn more about the Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University.

Research Programmes

Funding and Finance

How to Apply

Facilities and Support

Postgraduate Funding Opportunities

Postgraduate funding opportunities - find out more on funding packages available for postgraduate study.

A top world 100 University

Durham ranked top 20 in the world by employers for the quality and demand of its graduates (2011 QS World University League Rankings). Click here for more information.