Camborne School of Mines provides a diverse range of research opportunities reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the expertise of the academic staff within the internationally renowned Department. As a Mining and Minerals Engineering MPhil/PhD student, you will work alongside the Mining and Minerals Research Group. Please see the research areas page for details on the research specialisms of this group. What is an MPhil or PhD? Both MPhil and PhD research degrees involve an extensive investigation of a particular topic. MPhil research takes a maximum of three years to complete full-time, or five years part-time, and is assessed by the submission of a dissertation of up to 60,000 words. The PhD takes a maximum of four years full-time and seven years part-time and the results of your research will normally be assessed by a written thesis of up to 100,000 words and oral examination. The PhD is only awarded when the results of your investigation make an original contribution to knowledge in the field. A PhD is the highest qualification that a university can award and offers a challenging and exciting opportunity to work at the cutting-edge of research: if you have these qualities Exeter can offer a very supportive environment in which to pursue research. Advice for PhD applicants Our online learning resource 'Considering a UK PhD?' provides lots of helpful advice and information from staff and students about the PhD experience at Exeter. You may wish to read our general advice for PhD applicants webpages, which give tips on how to put together a successful research degree application. Applicants for research programmes are also advised to visit the College's webpages to check for specific advice (see further information link). Here you will be able to find out about staff research interests and make preliminary enquiries about supervision. We advise that you do this before applying. What is a Masters by Research? The Masters by Research, not to be confused with the taught MRes degree, was introduced in 2009 and is offered within some Colleges. The Masters by Research, like other research degrees, contains no taught element and offers you the opportunity to pursue a research project, without entering into the commitment of a longer-term research degree. As such, it’s ideal for those in employment who are interested in pursuing a specific shorter-term research project. MPhil: Full time 2-3 years; Part time 4-5 years PhD: Full time 3-4 years; Part time 6-7 years Full time 1-2 years Part time 2-3 years

Postgraduates from the Camborne School of Mines are in demand with employers due to their practical and vocational skills. Well paid opportunities exist both in the UK and internationally. In recent years graduates have been employed my mining companies at a mine site or by a consultancy group offering services to the industry. In addition to the College's Employability Officer, Career Zone gives access to a wealth of business contacts, support and training as well as the opportunity to meet potential employers at our regular Careers Fairs. Postgraduate research students can access our Postgraduate Researchers' Programme, which covers a range of topics to help you complete a successful research degree and to act as a springboard for your research career.