Ocean and Earth Science
University of SouthamptonOcean and Earth Science PhD with Integrated Study is an undergraduate degree at University of Southampton, based in Southampton, taught full-time over 3 years.
About this course
Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university.
Postgraduate study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS),one of the world’s largest centres devoted to research and teaching in Earth and marine science, is an inspiring and rewarding experience home to a Graduate School that supports all PhD students throughout their time with us.
Working closely with a supervisory team, you'll undertake in-depth research into your chosen area of Ocean and Earth science.
Key areas of doctoral research include:
- Benthic Processes
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Climate Dynamics and Climate Change
- Coastal, Shelf and Estuarine Studies
- Hydrothermal processes
- Mineralisation, Ocean Circulation and Mixing
- Palaeoceanography and Palaeoclimatology
- Pollution and Global Sustainability
- Tectonics and Crustal processes.
*QS World University Rankings 2025.
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- PhD with Integrated Study
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Southampton
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Environmental and earth sciences
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ