Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027: Apply before Jun 2027
ESRC funding: the deadline to apply for admission to the PhD programme is 1 December.
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 95
- PTE Academic: 71
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Climate Studies & Meteorology, Sustainable Development
Overview
The Climate Change, Sustainability and Society programme from University of Bristol requires a broad, interdisciplinary approach, drawing on disciplines such as economics, law, politics, psychology of sustainability, geography, and demography. Students are exposed to diverse perspectives to build the knowledge and skills required to work collaboratively across disciplines. We welcome students from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds.
Career opportunities
Choosing the PhD Climate Change, Sustainability and Society from the University of Bristol, ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021), prepares you for a range of careers, including:
- Academia
- Public sector roles in government, national and international agencies
- Private sector roles in consultancy or environmental management
- Civic sector roles in environmental NGOs and development bodies.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 95
- PTE Academic: 71
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements: A minimum of an upper second class honours degree from a social sciences or law discipline, and a master's qualification (or equivalent) with appropriate research training.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 41,714 AUD / year (≈ 21,900 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,726 AUD / year (≈ 5,106 GBP / year)
Additional Details
UK: part-time (two years) - £2,553 per year
Living costs
Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,429-2,400 AUD / month
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Climate Change, Sustainability and Society.
- British Council scholarships for Women – Provided by university – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT Scholarships – Provided by university – 13000 GBP – Deadline: 10 Apr 2027
- Anne and Peggy Sleigh Bursaries – Provided by university – 2500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage – Provided by university – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni Foundation Music Bursaries – Provided by university – 500 GBP – Deadline: 31 Jul 2027
- Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships – Provided by university – 21805 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships – Provided by university – Various benefits – Deadline: 09 Dec 2026
- Sanctuary Scholarship – Provided by university – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni discount – Provided by university – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- St Mary Redcliffe Choral Section Leaders – Provided by university – 500 GBP – Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- The Bob Savage Memorial Fund – Provided by university – Various benefits – Deadline: 06 Oct 2026
- Chevening Scholarships – Provided by university – 1450 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- St Pauls Church Organ Scholarship – Provided by university – 1552 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship – Provided by university – 58 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Graduation gown discount – Merit-based – Provided by university – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- Think Big Scholarships for international students – Independent provider – Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Independent provider – 1000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Independent provider – 3500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – Independent provider – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Merit-based – Independent provider – 19000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Merit-based – Independent provider – Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Merit-based – Independent provider – 1000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Merit-based – Independent provider – 1000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Independent provider – 5000 USD – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Merit-based – Independent provider – 10000 USD – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Merit-based – Independent provider – 1000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Merit-based – Independent provider – 3000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Need-based – Independent provider – 22500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Independent provider – 1500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Independent provider – 12000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Independent provider – Deadline: Not specified
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