Indonesia BMKG PhD Scholarship

Expression of interest

University of East Anglia

Norwich (United Kingdom)

UEA-BMKG POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAMME

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 Professor Fiona Lettice
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Research & Innovation

The Vice-Chancellor’s Office

University of East Anglia
Norwich Research Park
Norwich NR4 7TJ
United Kingdom

23rd February 2023

Indonesia BMKG PhD Scholarship funding opportunity

Project title: University of East Anglia - BMKG Postgraduate Research Programme

I am delighted to provide this letter to support the involvement of University of East Anglia (UEA) in
the training programme led by Prof Adrian Matthews from our School of Environmental Sciences
(ENV), whose expertise can help address the current Indonesian research needs to improve weather
and geohazards forecast. Prof Matthews has a deep knowledge of Indonesian environmental
challenges: he has ongoing research projects in collaboration with BMKG staff and has provided
training courses to weather forecasters in Jakarta.
UEA has a renowned interdisciplinary ethos and expertise in Environmental Sciences and
International Development. A key strategic aim at UEA is tackling issues of global importance
through our continuous collaborative research activities and translating them into societal impact.
The proposed BMKG doctoral programme sits within UEA’s research area of Understanding Human
and Natural Environments. Our institutional investment in the ClimateUEA strategic theme reinforces
our interest and commitment to this area of study. In this proposal, the School of Environmental
Sciences will work in partnership with BMKG to investigate and identify innovative solutions to
improve weather & geohazard forecast services and to increase local communities’ engagement
with Indonesian meteorological authorities.
We are offering the provision of up to 50 four-year doctorate degrees to BMKG staff
members. Their recruitment will follow UEA standard procedures and only those who fulfil our
admission criteria will be accepted to carry out their PhD at UEA. All BMKG registered students will
be treated as a cohort and will enrol in a training pathway adapted to their personal and academic
needs. For this, we will work in collaboration with INTO. They are experts in designing and delivering
English courses and academic foundations for international students who do not reach the required
English or academics qualifications at the PhD admission stage. In addition to the direct access onto
our PhD programmes, we invite BMKG to explore the possibility of considering the provision of one-
year Master degrees to their staff. BMKG members completing their master will also have the
possibility to progress onto a 3-year PhD.
I believe this collaborative programme, which supports the academic and research needs of
Indonesia weather forecasters, climate scientists and geophysicists will have a significant impact on
the quality of life of Indonesian people. If accepted, the UEA contracts team will prioritise the
collaboration agreement we need to sign to activate the recruitment process. Please do not hesitate
to contact us if you need further information in support of this application.

Yours sincerely,

Professor Fiona Lettice

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)
University of East Anglia

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UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA (UEA)

RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT. We are a research-intensive university ranked Top 20 in the UK for our overall
research quality (Times Higher REF21 analysis) and World Top 100 for research citations (Times Higher
World University Rankings 2023). UEA research has an established record for transdisciplinary research.
UEA is home to scientists, researchers, clinicians, businesses and experts working at the intersection
between Environmental Sciences, Computational Sciences, Engineering, Physical Sciences and Health.
Investors can access analytical services, clinical validation services, authenticity platforms, artificial
intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) modelling, field experimentation teams, and mechanical and
electrical workshops. Our world-class researchers influence policymakers and industry leaders across the
globe, with new ideas, knowledge and solutions that have a far-reaching impact. The Norwich Research Park
(NRP) where UEA campus is based comprises around 150 science and technology businesses focusing on
the full range of technical activities required to research, develop, commercialise, test and market new
scientific products. UEA has a specific team supporting the life cycle of this vibrant research and innovation
activity.

TRAINING ENVIRONMENT. Our Doctoral College supports postgraduate researchers, creating a nurturing
environment by bringing together researchers across all of our Graduate Schools, enabling collaboration and
innovation. We have over 1500+ postgraduate researchers, the largest group of researchers in the University.
They contribute substantially to our research environment and output and to the wider life of our community.
Each postgraduate researcher belongs to their School or Institute with personal and professional
development and training organised by their Graduate School. The Doctoral College coordinates activities
across our institution to create the best environment for our postgraduate research students to thrive.
We are involved in 11 prestigious Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) and Centres for Doctoral
Training (CDTs). UEA-BMKG students will benefit from interactions with students participating in related
doctoral training programs such as

- the Advanced Research and Innovation in Environmental Sciences/ARIES funded by the UK Natural
Environment Research Council/NERC and the Critical Decade for Climate Change funded by the
Leverhulme Trust, both sitting in the School of Environmental Sciences (ENV), and
- Agri-food robotics/AgriFoRwArdS and the Next-Generation Unmanned System Science (NexUSS) in
the School of Computational Sciences (CMP).

UEA is fully committed to ensuring that all researchers uphold the principles set out in the revised 2019
Universities UK Concordat to Support Research Integrity. It has an established set of Guidelines on Good
Practice in Research and a Research Culture Working Group to promote and support a positive research
culture. UEA supports the Concordat on Open Research Data, and its policy on Research Data Management
is commensurate with the goals of this Concordat. All research carried out at UEA is underpinned by our
Research Ethics Policy. One of the University’s aims is to create an environment for learning and working
that is tolerant and respectful of differences and encourages all members of the University to value diversity.
UEA is proud of the increasing diversity of its campus, and works with staff, students, and regional and
national organisations, to achieve its aim of being an inclusive place for study and work, which is coordinated
by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Office.

THE SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (ENV)

The School of Environmental Sciences (ENV), where the BMKG doctoral training programme will be based
sits in one of the largest faculties within the University, the Faculty of Science. Since its foundation in 1967,
ENV has become one of the largest and most fully developed interdisciplinary institutions of its kind in Europe.
The School is recognised nationally and internationally for its integration of physical, chemical, biological and
social sciences into the study of natural and human environments. Within this field, UEA houses international
centres of excellence such as the Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, the Climatic Research Unit,
the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change (TYN), and the Centre for Social and Economic Research on the
Global Environment, to which academics involved in this project are affiliated. Importantly, the policy and
societal impact of the research carried out in ENV was judged to be predominantly world-leading and ranked
4th in the UK REF2021. For instance, UEA is the university that has made the most substantial and sustained
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contribution to the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). ENV researchers
influence policy at the highest levels on climate change, atmospheric and ocean science, natural resource
management, and biodiversity conservation. ENV focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration across the
University and with partner institutes (John Innes Centre, Earlham Institute, The Sainsbury Laboratory,
Quadram) based within the Norwich Research Park. These collaborations help contribute to students
experience through guest lectures and research project opportunities and are a unique aspect of the PhD
students registered in the Science Faculty.
Significantly, ENV has numerous collaborations with the UK’s Met Office, a science-led organisation in
weather forecasting and climate prediction. Indeed, we are in the top five UK Universities in terms of the
number of research collaborations with the Met Office. ENV also works closely with the Centre For
Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), an executive agency sponsored by the UK
Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) working for healthy and productive oceans, seas
and rivers and safe and sustainable seafood. ENV researchers also collaborate closely with the British
Antarctic Survey (BAS), based nearby in Cambridge, working on a wide range of environmental challenges
with dozens of joint projects and joint studentships.
Given the research interest of BMKG in Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) and the
direct application of AI/ML models to improve weather, climate and disaster forecasts, we also include
information and expertise from our School of Computing Sciences (CMP). CMP considers how technology
can help society and the economy by exploring the impact of human advances in areas such as Environment,
Agritech, Medicine, Energy, Health and Advanced Manufacturing. CMP areas of research include Data
Science; Artificial intelligence, Machine Learning, Graphics Vision and Speech Analysis; Colour;
Computational Biology; and Internet Technologies and Cyber Security. CMP researchers collaborate with the
technology sector in the UK and beyond with global companies such as Apple, Aviva, BT (UK's largest
telecommunications and network provider) and IBM. These links offer opportunities for student internships
and placements. This is bolstered by international collaborations with leading institutions in Europe and
countries such as USA, India, China, Viet Nam and the Middle East.
Climate change is also imposing huge societal challenges and its impacts are increasingly visible to the
naked eye. In our International Development School (DEV) staff and students are committed to the use of
critical analysis to create a fairer planet, and we work with a wide range of organisations – from the World
Bank to WaterAid – to make a difference in the world. It is the ideal place to develop interdisciplinary skills
and knowledge to help understand what impact climate change is having on society and what is needed to
do to plot a path to a more equitable, just, and sustainable future. DEV is a world-leading centre for research,
teaching, and practice, and has been ranked as the 1st development studies institution in the UK (THE REF
2021) and one of the top-15 institutions in the world for development studies in 2022.

LIST OF PhD SUPERVISORS AND THEIR RESEARCH FOCUS

Indonesia faces unique challenges in the field of geophysical hazards. It lies at the heart of the Maritime
Continent and the tropical warm pool, and receives high rainfall year round. Within this monsoonal climate,
Indonesia faces challenges from extreme precipitation, winds and flooding on weather time scales, and
longer-term impacts through climate change and associated changes in the probabilities of these extreme
events. Additionally, Indonesia lies along the “Ring of Fire” around the Pacific rim, and experiences significant
volcanic and seismic activity and associated hazards. ENV has in-depth expertise in tropical meteorology,
climate and geophysical hazards and can supervise students in all of these areas. ENV already has
established active links with BMKG, through the TerraMaris, FORSEA and FORTIS projects, led by Prof
Adrian Matthews, who will also coordinate this UEA-BMKG postgraduate research training programme. In
addition to the links with BMKG, several UEA academics in DEV have ongoing work with collaborators in the
following institutions: Universitas Indonesia, CIFOR-ICRAF, University of Palangkaraya and the Centre for
International Cooperation in the Sustainable Management of Tropical Peatland (CIMTROP).
Following a consultation, here we describe the profile and research focus of UEA academics interested
in establishing collaborations with BMKG and hosting PhD and master students. They are listed in
alphabetical order, and their publications/projects can be accessed following the link in their names*.

*Note: The list of academics involved in participatory methods and societal, anthropological, ecological aspects of climate change
is more exhaustive and if interested, we can provide an updated list to include all their names.

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1) Professor Tony Bagnall (CMP). His research area is machine learning, with a focus on time series
classification, clustering and regression and an interest in the design and evaluation of algorithms for
time series data mining and the development of novel time series application areas. Core developer
of open-source software for time series machine learning.
2) Professor Jenni Barclay (ENV). Research activities include volcanic processes and volcanic disaster
risk reduction particularly petrological indicators of eruptive transitions, community-centred hazard
analysis, and the interactions between volcanic activity and weather systems (lahars and primary
magmatic activity). Director of ARIES Doctoral training programme.
3) Professor Beatriz de la Iglesia (CMP). Her research interests include data mining algorithm
development and application. She has worked on the development of algorithms for clustering
complex data with application to air pollution monitoring. She has also worked on text and image
analysis with application to syndromic surveillance and Agri-Tech. Analysis of images and text mining
in other domains may also have application to environmental data analysis.
4) Dr Rachel Carmenta (DEV). Strengths in methods & scales of analysis to understand the social equity
dimensions of global environmental change and policy responses to it; combining social science
insights to advance of technological responses to governing environmental challenges, understanding
fire management and impacts of flammability and assessing the impacts of forest degradation.
5) Associate Professor Dorothee Bakker (ENV). Research activities include marine biogeochemistry,
particularly the ocean carbon cycle, and ocean uptake of carbon dioxide from shelf seas via the open
ocean to the sea-ice covered polar oceans. Land to ocean carbon transport. Data synthesis in the
Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas. The value chain of in situ ocean carbon dioxide observations.
6) Dr Lidong Bie (ENV). His research focuses on crustal deformation at various temporal and spatial
scales. He is particularly interested in fault rheology and lithospheric structure, and how they influence
earthquake cycle deformation. Current research includes: (1) earthquake rupture processes with
geodetic and seismological observations; (2) subduction zone seismic imaging to understand
geodynamic processes and relevant geohazards.
7) Dr Andrew Elvidge (ENV). Meteorological scientist using a combined observational and numerical
approach to develop understanding & models of how the atmosphere interacts with earth’s surface to
shape weather and climate, with a focus on polar and mountainous environments. His research has
explored the meteorological drivers of melt over Antarctic ice shelves, air-sea-ice interactions over the
frozen polar oceans, and winds and waves generated by airflow over mountains.
8) Professor Roger Few (DEV). His research centres on the connections between environmental
change, risk and human wellbeing, mainly in lower-income settings. Particular focus on vulnerability
and adaptation, especially on how households, communities and institutions respond to risks and
impacts from climatic and other environmental hazards.
9) Dr Jennifer Graham (ENV-Cefas), focused on regional ocean modelling, particularly understanding
drivers of variability in the marine environment. Using global climate models to investigate variability
across seasonal, interannual, and multidecadal timescales. Using models for wider applications in
shelf seas environments, such as pollution dispersal, water quality, or connectivity of marine species.
10) Dr Rob Hall (ENV). Research activities include physical oceanography and the impacts of physical
processes on marine biogeochemical cycles, ecosystems, and sediment transport. In-situ
observations, including autonomous underwater vehicles, and numerical modelling.
11) Professor Karen Heywood FRS (ENV). Fellow of the Royal Society. Her research focus is on ocean-
atmosphere interaction; assessment of climate model output such as CMIP6; ocean and cryosphere
processes; use of autonomous vehicles for ocean and atmosphere dynamics, specifically ocean
gliders and autonomous surface vehicles.
12) Dr Katie Jenkins (ENV). Research activities include the integrated assessment of climate risks, social
and economic impacts, and adaptation strategies with a focus on urban and built environments.
Modelling climate-related risks from extreme weather such as drought, high temperatures and
flooding, and the development of climate impact and adaptation inventories to support climate policy.
13) Dr Jess Johnson (ENV). Geophysical hazards, specifically volcano seismology and geodesy, and
earthquake seismology. The role of subsurface fluid movement in the generation and evolution of
geophysical hazards. Understanding the mechanism and driving forces of volcanic eruptions, large
earthquakes, and landslides. Advances in monitoring (distributed sensing, portable nodes, remote
sensing), analysing (ML and big data) and modelling data for disastrous events.
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14) Dr Matthew Jones (ENV). His research focuses on the impacts of climate change on wildfire risk,
emissions from wildfire, and the long-term impacts of wildfire on carbon storage including the ‘legacy
effects’ after a fire. He primarily uses Earth Observations and meteorological datasets, but he has
also worked with process-based models. Projects in Indonesia could focus on changing wildfire risk,
carbon accounting or air quality, especially in relation to peat fires.
15) Professor Manoj Joshi (ENV). Research activities include large-scale climate modelling, climate
dynamics, stratosphere and climate, emergence of climate change signals in the 21st century, climate
response to Asian aerosol forcing.
16) Dr Farhana Ferdousi Liza (CMP). Research activities include trustworthy, secure and responsible AI
specifically deep learning and machine learning with natural language processing tasks (e.g.,
summarisation, question answering, dialogue system). For big data data science applications, the
research focus is solving problems arising in healthcare, the public sector, and social media (e.g.,
fake news and fact-checking) and developing deep learning and natural language processing
algorithms for computational social science and computational political science.
17) Professor Adrian Matthews (ENV). Research activities include tropical meteorology, oceanography
and climate, particularly tropical weather systems such as the Madden-Julian Oscillation, equatorial
waves, Borneo vortices, and their role in high impact weather. Numerical weather prediction and
climate modelling within the tropics.
18) Professor Vincent Moulton (CMP). His research area is bioinformatics and data science, with a focus
on analysing environmental genomic data using techniques such as machine learning and
phylogenetics. He collaborates closely with Professor Thomas Mock on metagenomic data arising
from ocean microbe data (e.g. from the recent MOSAiC expedition).
19) Associate Professor John Pinnegar (ENV-Cefas). Research activities include climate change impacts
on marine ecosystems and fisheries, climate change risk assessment techniques, bioclimate
envelope modelling, future scenarios, marine food-webs, impacts of changing storminess on maritime
industries, climate change impacts on small islands.
20) Dr Davide Proment (ENV). Potential study areas are modelling / data assimilation / machine learning
related to water waves. Rogue waves in ocean, water wave models, solitions and numerical simulation
/ data analysis.
21) Dr Edwin Ren (CMP). His research area is machine learning, with a focus on robot control, Internet
of Things (IoT), and 5G/6G mobile networks.
22) Professor Ian Renfrew (ENV). His research is on dynamical and physical processes that are important
for weather forecasting and climate prediction; in particular mesoscale dynamical meteorology, air-
sea interaction, atmospheric forcing of the ocean and North Atlantic climate. He is regarded as an
international expert on these processes in the polar regions. He uses numerical models and lead and
take part in field campaigns. He also has an interest in volcano-meteorological interactions and the
numerical modelling of ash dispersion.
23) Professor David Stevens (ENV). Research activities include modelling and understanding the ocean
and its role in the climate system. Specific areas of focus are dynamical processes and numerical
modelling (often at high-resolution) of the coupled climate system.
24) Professor Heike Schroeder (DEV). Previously collaborated with colleagues at CIFOR on an IKI-funded
project on multilevel forest governance. Research activities include global environmental politics,
forest governance and REDD+, the international climate negotiations, indigenous peoples/knowledge
and sustainable development, transformative learning, trust, sustainable food governance and
planetary health.
25) Professor Parv Suntharalingam (ENV). Research activities focus on the atmospheric and oceanic
biogeochemical cycles of greenhouse gases and climatically important chemical species. Analysis
tools include (i) numerical models of the atmosphere, ocean, and coupled Earth System; (ii) data
assimilation and inverse model analyses to quantify trace-gas fluxes and budgets.
26) Dr Mark Tebboth (DEV - TYN). Research interest focused on issues related to how people and
populations respond to and adapt to risks arising primarily from global environmental change.
Particular interests in human migration / mobility and forced displacement, vulnerability, resilience and
adaptation, and disaster risk reduction and risks linked to a changing global climate. Director of the
Critical Decade for Climate Change doctoral training programme.

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 27) Professor Rachel Warren (ENV - TYN). Research activities include climate change risks including
risks to biodiversity and agriculture, interdisciplinary integrated assessment, and the economics of
climate change damages.
28) Dr Ben Webber (ENV). Research activities include tropical climate dynamics, atmosphere-ocean
interactions, tropical meteorology, and numerical modelling. Particular interest in understanding
forecasting and predicting climate variability and change, and understanding how weather and climate
systems produce rainfall variability and rainfall extremes.

RECRUITMENT OF BMKG STAFF AND PROJECT SELECTION. UEA has in place a robust process for
recruiting students. We will undertake open, merit-based, and transparent recruitment of BMKG students.

Once an applicant has been matched with a potential UEA supervisor, a three-way dialogue will be initiated
between the applicant, the applicant’s BMKG manager and the UEA supervisor to determine the research
questions, methodologies and resources needed for the PhD/MSc project.

Primary supervisors also receive training to ensure that the student’s research training environment is
conducive to high-quality PhD/MSc projects. All eligible primary supervisors must fulfil the following criteria:
- have completed/be up-to-date with the PhD supervisor and equality, diversity and inclusion training
courses
- be holders of external grants although we will take into consideration the researcher career stage,
track record of research outputs (high-quality publications, patents) in the last three years, and the
quality of the PhD training environment.

The supervisory team will include at least two academics; students may request an additional member
for gender balance/additional expertise. If required, we can include a business advisor or other suitable non-
academic advisor in the supervisory team who will act as a mentor to oversee any business plan associated
to the PhD research project.

TRAINING PROVISION. All our PhD students follow a uniform student-centred review programme, which
includes an Initial Meeting Report within 4 weeks of registration, a Probationary Meeting (end of Year 1 –
September for October starters) and Annual Progress Reviews (June in Year 2 and Year 3).
It is the aim of the UEA-BMKG postgraduate research training programme to deliver a training that
covers the main needs of Indonesia BMKG. Our long-standing involvement in doctoral training programmes
and research expertise in ENV validate our capacity to deliver it. We will build a specific training programme
to help deliver UEA-BMKG vision and objectives. BMKG students will gain skills and knowledge on climate
and data science (statistics, AI/ML modelling), weather and geohazards forecast, meteorology, innovation
(responsible innovation, commercialisation) and other professional transferable skills. A training needs
analysis/TNA meeting will be held with each BMKG student within 8 weeks of registration, involving the
candidate and supervisory team. The TNA and BMKG training pathway will be used to prepare an individual
Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Plan tailored to the aspirations of the student, which will
be formally reviewed at every Annual Progress Review meeting. This approach adapts to the different
educational/professional students backgrounds, by acknowledging existing strengths and addressing training
needs. UEA-BMKG programme may include an internship within a business company, one international
conference attendance and overseas placements. Drawing on the experience as participants in eleven
DTPs/CDTs, UEA-BMKG programme will provide an inclusive research environment to ensure students’
belonging experience through cohort building activities.

EXPECTED IMPACT OF UEA-BMKG POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAMME. UEA

research tackles the major challenges facing the world today and tomorrow. Our research has a significant
impact on policy and practice in a range of areas including for the environment, health, culture, society, the
economy and business. Having an impact on the world beyond academia has always been at the heart of
our research aims. The positive outcomes from our research are exemplified through high scoring impact
case studies in the Research Excellence Framework, through the award of significant translational funding,
and locally through our annual innovation and impact awards.

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The UEA-BMKG Postgraduate Research Training Programme will have a great beneficial impact on hazard
forecasting and monitoring in Indonesia. It will equip a new generation of Indonesian scientists with state-of-
the-art understanding and techniques in meteorology, climatology and geophysics, such that when they return
to Indonesia they will be in a position to take senior leadership roles at BMKG in their hazard forecasting and
monitoring systems. Through their studies, and the contacts they will make at UEA and in the wider
international research community during their PhD training, the graduates of the UEA-BMKG programme will
also be ideally placed to further develop meteorological, climate and geophysical science applications in
Indonesia, and to further Indonesian science on the world stage.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND LIVING COSTS IN NORWICH (UK)

Yearly, UEA manages admissions, student lifecycle and doctoral training partnership administration for all
1500+ postgraduate researchers. We are an international university and BMKG postgraduate researchers
will also interact and benefit from this international community. Every year we welcome students from all over
the world, i.e. 33% of our 2021/22 PGR starters are from outside of England, representing 44 countries. In
this international and multicultural community, we value and encourage diversity. The University runs a Multi-
Faith Centre, which provides a safe space for students of all faiths and all spiritualities as well as a large
variety of events. The UEA Islamic Society is part of this centre, and it is one of the most diverse and active
societies on campus: it has a committee that hosts an array of events throughout the academic year. Our
campus also hosts a variety of services:
- the UEA Medical Centre provides NHS healthcare for UEA students, staff and the local community.
It is free for UEA-registered students planning to stay for more than 6 months in the UK.
- one of the most successful community sport facilities in the UK, Sportspark
- different range of restaurants
- a food superstore
- a range of cultural and entertaining activities, including The Sainsbury Centre
The UEA campus is located in Norwich, a city with a lot of character and a rich history spanning 900 years.
Norwich’s impressive cathedral is one of many examples of the stunning historic architecture. In the 11th
century, Norwich was arguably on a par with London, with a successful wool trade running out of the city,
supplied by surrounding areas of Norfolk. Norwich Market was the largest open-air market in the country
during the 11th century and the city still has a very popular market area. Norwich was named the “Best in the
East” in The Times’ Best Places to Live 2020. It is also a family-friendly city, i.e. Norwich has been named
the second best place to raise a family in the UK in a 2022 study by Compare the Market, and not far from
London. The average journey time from London to Norwich is 1 hour 52 minutes, which allows one-day visits
to the capital city.
Norwich is one of the most affordable places to live as a student (Numbeo, Expatistan, 2023).
- The cost of living in Norwich is much cheaper than in London (ranging between 39-65%)
- Consumer Prices in Norwich are 17% lower than in London (without rent)
- Consumer Prices Including Rent in Norwich are 33% lower than in
London.
We estimate living expenses in Norwich at £1,023 per month
(accommodation included). UEA offers to the students a service of
accommodation. We have over 4,300 rooms situated on the UEA campus
providing high quality, affordable accommodation in beautiful
surroundings. However, as space in UEA accommodation is limited, UEA
guarantees certain groups of students a room in residences, which will be
made available for BMKG students registered at UEA if they are interested
in this option. It is advisable to apply for this type of accommodation as
soon as possible. Regarding accommodation costs on campus, en suite
accommodation (single room with bathroom) with communal space varies
between £184 - £194 per week for students starting on 1 October 2023.

ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS, START DATE (INTAKE), LENGTH OF STUDY, TUITION FEES

ADMISSIONS REGULATIONS. All applicants to the University of East Anglia must be able to demonstrate
an acceptable level of English language before they can be admitted onto any course or programme. For a

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postgraduate entry level in Science, applicants must have an IELTS qualification of 6.5 overall with minimum
of 6.0 in each component (the IELTS certificate is valid for 2 years from course start date).
The classification of a Bachelors degree in the UK is usually based on a weighted average - for example,
70% or above is typically graded as a first-class honours degree (known as a 1st), while a second-class
honours degree in the upper division (2:1) is typically given for marks in the 60-69% range. Holders of a good
INDONESIAN S1 (SARJANA) from a state university or DISAMAKAN designated department and holders of
an INDONESIAN S2 (MAGISTER) will be accepted by UEA for enrolling in postgraduate studies. Interested
applicants can look for additional information and contact Indonesian students registered with us.
We propose two main entry pathways onto UEA’s postgraduate research programmes, i.e. a 4-year PhD
and 1-year Master in Science (MSc) degree. BMKG members completing their MSc will have the possibility
to progress onto a 3-year PhD. Within each of these options, there are several alternatives of starting dates
depending on the applicant’s academic qualification and English levels. We believe they provide flexibility
and can adapt well to the individual circumstances of BMKG staff interested in enrolling with us.

A. PhD entry level (4-year PhD). We can provide a doctorate degree up to 50 BMKG staff, i.e. four cohorts
of ca. 12-13 students.
A1. October 2023 entry: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in
each component or equivalent. No Pre-sessional English course 4-year PhD tuition costs (4.5% inflation rate)*
year 1 £ 21,950
required, the student will enrol in a 4-year PhD programme. Tuition
year 2 £ 22,938
fees for international students enrolling for a PhD in 23/24: £21,950 year 3 £ 23,970
(year 1). Prices increase every academic year due to the annual year 4 £ 25,049
inflation rate. Approximate cost of a 4-year PhD with a 4.5% inflation TOTAL £ 93,906
rate is £93,906. There might be possibilities for discounts and grants *: Inflation rate might vary each year
depending on the number of students registering with us.
Students with lower levels of English, i.e. IELTS 5.5 overall (with 5.5 in two subskills and 5.0 in
remaining two subskills) can study Pre-sessional English. They need to study over the summer before the
PhD start date, i.e. July or August 2023. Pre-sessional English can be studied online or on the UEA campus.
Students studying Pre-sessional English are not required to take any additional English language tests but
will need to pass the course to progress to the PhD in October 2023. Pre-sessional English is taught by
INTO UEA, a joint venture between UEA and INTO University Partnerships, based on UEA campus. The
following table provides a summary of the total costs of each of the courses offered by INTO:
On campus
Minimum current IELTS level No. Weeks of study required Course dates Cost
IELTS 5.5 overall (with 5.5 in two subskills 10 weeks 10 Jul – 15 Sep £4,950
and 5.0 in remaining two subskills)
IELTS 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in two subskills 6 weeks 7 Aug – 15 Sep £2,850
and 5.5 in remaining two subskills)
IELTS 6.5 overall (with 6.0 in three subskills 4 weeks 21 Aug – 15 Sep £1,900
and 5.5 in one subskills)
Online
Minimum current IELTS level No. Weeks of study required Course dates Cost
IELTS 5.5 overall (with 5.5 in two subskills 10 weeks 12 Jun – 18 Aug £4,950
and 5.0 in remaining two subskills)
IELTS 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in two subskills 6 weeks 10 Jul – 18 Aug £2,850
and 5.5 in remaining two subskills)
Students with English levels lower than IELTS 5.5 overall won’t be able to start in October 2023, but they can
enrol in October 2024 onwards. Read below for more information.

A2. October entry 2024 onwards: similar entry criteria for English levels, i.e. IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum
of 6.0 in each component or equivalent. The Pre-sessional English on campus options will also remain the
same, the price increases annually. For students with lower levels of English, i.e. less than IELTS 5.5 overall,
INTO UEA offers the Academic English course, this programme teaches students from IELTS 3.0/3.5, and
can be taught either on campus or online. Students studying on Academic English would be required to
undertake an additional English language test such as IELTS to enter the PhD or progress onto Pre-
sessional English. Academic English pricing starts from £5,250 for 1 term (10 weeks).
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 The Pre-PhD is another INTO UEA course that could be created, if required, to support students prior to
starting a PhD, which would introduce the UK research environment and the study skills needed to be
successful in their PhD. Students may have a limited background in academic research and have lower
English language such as IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in two subskills and 5.5 in remaining two subskills. The
duration of the course could be around 6 months, prior to starting the PhD and taught on the UEA campus.
Pricing for 6 months £13,250 approximately.

B. Master entry level (1-year Master in Science/MSc). In addition to the ca. 50 students enrolling in a
doctorate degree, we can uptake up to 15 BMKG staff in MSc courses per year and per school (ENV,
CMP and DEV).
B1. October entry 2023: IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in two components only, with 6.0 in the other two)
or equivalent. Students can directly progress to a 3-year PhD with this qualification. Tuition fees for
international students enrolling for a MSc in 23/24: £21,950. Prices increase slightly every academic year. At
present, several Master courses relevant for BMKG staff are available:
- in ENV: MSc in Environmental Sciences, MSc in Climate Change and MSc in Environmental Assessment
and Management
- in CMP: MSc in Computing Science, MSc in Advance Computing Science and MSc in Data Science
- in DEV: MSc Climate Change and Global Development
Students with lower levels of English embarking onto a MSc can study Pre-sessional English taught
by INTO UEA, which they will need to study over the summer before their MSc course start. Pre-sessional
English can be studied online or on campus. Students studying Pre-sessional English are not required to
take any additional English language tests but will need to pass the course to progress to the PhD.
On campus
Minimum current IELTS level No. Weeks of study required Course dates Cost
IELTS 5.0 overall (with 5.0 in two subskills 10 weeks 10 Jul – 15 Sep £4,950
and 4.5 in remaining two subskills)
IELTS 5.5 overall (with 5.5 in two subskills 6 weeks 7 Aug – 15 Sep £2,850
and 5.0 in remaining two subskills)
IELTS 6.0 overall (with 0.5 lower in one 4 weeks 21 Aug – 15 Sep £1,900
subskills)
Online
Minimum current IELTS level No. Weeks of study required Course dates Cost
IELTS 5.0 overall (with 5.0 in two subskills 10 weeks 12 Jun – 18 Aug £4,950
and 4.5 in remaining two subskills)
IELTS 5.5 overall (with 5.5 in two subskills 6 weeks 10 Jul – 18 Aug £2,850
and 5.0 in remaining two subskills)
B2. October entry 2024 onwards: Similar MSc entry criteria for English, i.e. IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5
in two components only, with 6.0 in the other two) or equivalent. The Pre-sessional English on campus
options will remain the same, the price increases annually. For students with lower levels of English INTO
UEA offer Academic English, this programme teaches students from IELTS 3.0/3.5, Academic English can
be taught either on campus or online. Students studying on Academic English would be required to
undertake an additional English language test such as IELTS to enter the PhD or progress onto Pre-sessional
English. Academic English pricing starts from £5,250 for 1 term (10-weeks).
The Pre-Master’s in Science course of INTO UEA, currently in planning, will allow entry to Master’s
degrees in Faculty of Science. The course is for students who do not meet the academic entry criteria and/or
the English language requirement for the Master’s degree. English language requirements IELTS 5.5 overall
and in each subskill. The duration of the course is 1 semester, starting in January and taught on the UEA
campus. 2023 pricing for a Pre-Master’s is £13,250 for 1 semester programme. Students with lower English
language are able to take Academic English to meet the requirements.
CONTACT DETAILS
Academic contact - Prof Adrian Matthews A.J.Matthews@uea.ac.uk
Professor of Meteorology, School of Environmental Sciences (UEA)

Administration contact - Dr Ane Sesma a.sesma@uea.ac.uk

Postgraduate Research Partnerships Manager, UEA Postgraduate Research Service
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