PhD in Geology

As part of your application, you will need to provide all the following elements:, , Personal statement , , Highlighting the relationship between yourself and your proposed project (no more than 500 words). The personal statement should be typed directly into the online application form., , Guidance for your personal statement, A self-worded project proposal, , Please read the guidance on how to write a research proposal. A proposal is not needed if you are applying for an existing project written by a supervisor., , Writing a research proposal, Your Curriculum Vitae., , Please note that there is no dedicated CV upload field in the Application Form. However, you can upload this with your research proposal., , Academic transcripts, , From all your previous studies, and an interim transcript if you are currently studying. Please note: you will also need translated versions in case they have not been in issued in English., , Copies of your degree(s)/ diploma certificate(s), , Provide copies if you have already completed your qualification. Please note: you will also need translated versions in case they have not been in issued in English., , Contact details of two academic referees, , Please provide these when making your online application. Your referees will receive automated emails requesting a reference for you. They will be provided guidance on how their reference can be uploaded to our system. , , Please note: references should come from professional emails (i.e. not Gmail or Yahoo, etc.) If you upload reference letters yourself, please ensure they are on headed paper, signed, and dated no more than two years from the start of the programme for which you are applying., , Proof of English language proficiency (if required), , The English language requirements vary between different degrees. Please consult the Degree Finder to find out what documents are accepted., ,