Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Three-four years (minimum two) full-time.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Sustainable Development
- Environmental Economics & Policy
- Public Policy
Overview
The Environmental Policy and Development programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science aims to provide a rigorous, research-based approach to the social scientific study of environmental change and development. The doctoral programme provides you with advanced and up-to-date teaching in environmental governance and development studies as well as tailored research skills training. Moreover, the doctoral experience at LSE exposes you to an international, vibrant and multidisciplinary research environment.
The programme is run by the Environmental Economics and Policy cluster of the Department of Geography and Environment. The cluster brings together experts in environmental change, geography, political science and economics, with an interest in advancing empirical understanding and in the theory of environmental performance, behaviour and governance across a range of geographic scales. All members have strong expertise in environmental economics and/or policy and are regularly involved in high-profile consultancy work for national and international organisations.
Careers
The PhD in Environmental Policy and Development provides students with the knowledge and skill to be competitive in both private and public sector employment. Previous doctoral students have found employment in academic and research institutions, as well as in international organisations, the environmental consultancy sector, and high-profile positions in governmental institutions. Recent graduates have gone into careers in the US Treasury, World Bank and the Conservation Strategy Fund.
Top 5 sectors our students work in:
- Real Estate, Environment and Energy
- Financial and Professional Services
- Government, Public Sector and Policy
- Consultancy
- Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Staff/Research Students Seminars
- Environmental Regulation: Implementing Policy
- Economic Development and the Environment
- Politics of Environment and Development
- Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design
- Qualitative Research Methods
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Required
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a taught master’s degree (or equivalent), with a minimum of 65 per cent average and at least 70 in dissertation, in a related discipline.
- Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
44,186 AUD / year (≈ 23,500 GBP / year)
Domestic
9,413 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,138-4,056 AUD / month
Funding
The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students. Find out more about financial support.
