PhD in Earth Science

Before you start your application, make sure you have all the information and documents you will need:, , Potential supervisor: you can find a list of our Academic and Research staff here, Research proposal: for advice on how to write one click here, Personal statement: your personal statement shouldn't be longer than a page. For more information on how to write one see here , Two academic references: please contact your referees and ask them to email their reference letter and referee report form to pgr.earth.sci@manchester.ac.uk . We do not request references on an applicant's behalf and it is your responsibility to ensure your referees know how to provide your reference to us, Transcript and degree certificates, CV, All documents must be provided in English. We prefer them to be submitted in PDF format., , If English is not your first language, we also require proof of your English language ability. If you have already taken an English language qualification, please include your certificate with your application. We may be willing to consider your application without this document, but if we choose to make you an offer, the conditions will include IELTS (or equivalent qualification)., , How your application is considered, We consider your full academic history including which course units you have taken and the marks obtained. Even if you have met our minimum entry requirements, we will take into account your marks in relevant undergraduate and postgraduate taught course units in our final decision making., If you graduated more than three years ago, we will also consider the information contained on your CV and any relevant work experience you have to assess if you are still able to fulfil the entry criteria., , Interview requirements, An interview is required for entry to this programme of study. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the admissions team., Overseas (non-UK) applicants, CAS Information, Please upload a copy of your current valid passport with your application showing the photograph page with your application. For CAS purposes, this must show your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and the date the passport is valid until, which must be later than the date of your planned arrival in the UK, and the start date of your course., , If you have previously studied in the UK on a Tier 4 visa as an undergraduate or postgraduate student, please send a copy of your previous CAS statement to us as it will assist with the issue of your new CAS statement. This includes study in the UK on study abroad programmes and any study that you did not complete., , You cannot use your CAS to apply for a visa more than three months before the start date of your course. The Admissions Team will contact you at the appropriate time., , Your CAS number is only valid for one Tier 4 application., ,