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Ocean and Earth Science

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PhD On-Campus Full-time 3 September find out find out

About Ocean and Earth Science, PhD - at University of Southampton

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. It is 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


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