PhD in Polar Studies
University of Cambridge · Cambridge, United Kingdom
About this programme
Research in polar studies embraces both the natural sciences and social sciences and humanities. The PhD in Polar Studies is a full-time, three-year research degree (or 4 to 7 years part-time) examined by a thesis. A successful thesis will represent a substantial contribution to knowledge and will also represent a realistic amount of work for three years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time). Students are based in the Scott Polar Research Institute, which is a sub-department of the Department of Geography. In the first year, students attend a comprehensive training programme based aroun
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £32,886 / year
- English
- IELTS 7 · TOEFL iBT 100
- Study mode
- Full-time
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
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