University of Worcester
Atmospheric Sciences PhD
University of Worcester

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - St John's Campus
  • Jan 1, 2023 Part-time - 6 years
  • On campus - St John's Campus
  • Jan 1, 2023 Part-time - 4 years
  • On campus - St John's Campus
  • Jan 1, 2023 Full-time - 2 years
  • On campus - St John's Campus
  • Oct 1, 2022 Part-time - 4 years
  • On campus - St John's Campus
  • Oct 1, 2022 Full-time - 4 years
  • On campus - St John's Campus
  • Jan 1, 2023 Full-time - 4 years
  • On campus - St John's Campus
  • Oct 1, 2022 Full-time - 2 years
  • On campus - St John's Campus
  • Oct 1, 2022 Part-time - 6 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Overview

Research at Worcester has grown significantly in the last 10 years as the University itself has expanded. As a research student you will join a vibrant student community in our Research School and become part of our dynamic research environment.

The Atmospheric Science team at Worcester runs a range of experiments funded by UK research councils that are well suited for additional PhD studies in relation to vegetation and/or atmospheric science. It is affiliated within European funded exchange programmes providing extensive possibilities for travelling and longer-term visits at international partner universities.

Key features

  • Available as a full-time or part-time course (completed over a maximum of six years).

  • Links with European funded exchange programmes and experiments funded by UK research councils.

  • All students are offered a wide range of optional training workshops throughout the programme, focused around a wide range of themes.

  • Access an excellent range of resources and equipment, including meteorological observational equipment, a drone with meteorological sensors, pollen and spore traps and modelling facilities.

  • Our staff have a broad range of expertise in aerobiology, palynology, meteorology, climate, GIS, modelling, field studies, and air pollution.

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation year
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Atmospheric Sciences, PhD, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Postgraduate Masters Degree in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed programme of study OR First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent award in an appropriate discipline OR Research or professional experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of achievement.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Worcester in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Worcester

The University of Worcester (UW) is a publicly funded research university, located in Worcester, England. Dating back to 1946 as an Emergency Teacher Training College, it was only in 2005 that UW received official university status. The university’s main campus is known as St John’s and is where most of the courses take place, although those related to business, computing, marketing and management are taken on by the university’s secondary campus which is known as City Campus.

Student composition of University of Worcester

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
7195
postgraduates:
1165
Total:
8360
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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