Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Apply anytime.
- Starting February 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting July 2027 - Apply anytime.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 87 OR IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
York, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Biodiversity & Conservation; Environmental Management; Environmental Sciences; View 16 other PhDs in Environmental Management in United Kingdom
Overview
Key Features:
- This Conservation Studies PhD degree from University of York is offered, according to subject-area, in Archaeology or in Conservation Studies. A Conservation Studies degree from University of York should normally be completed within three years from the start of enrolment. Thus research projects should, at the outset, be designed to be capable of completion (including submission of the thesis) within that time, and the timetable for the conduct of research should reflect this: although the Regulations make provision for an additional year for the submission of the thesis, students should not embark on the PhD programme expecting to avail themselves of this.
- Candidates must pursue a total of nine terms of full-time study (or eighteen terms part-time), under the direction of a designated supervisor and Thesis Advisory Panel. The University of York has adopted learning outcomes for doctoral programmes based on the Joint Research Councils' Skills Training requirement. Candidates funded by the Research Councils are required to participate in a personal development programme and to undertake a minimum of 30 days generic training throughout their period of full registration. These training opportunities are also available to students not so funded, and they are strongly recommended to pursue them.
- Candidates shall submit a thesis of no more than 90,000 words, or their equivalent in tables and illustrations, but excluding prefatory and bibliographic material, appendices and catalogues. The thesis is expected to be a piece of work which a capable, well-qualified and diligent student, who is properly supported and supervised, can complete within three years. It should be a significant and original, but not necessarily complete, contribution to knowledge, and demonstrate a clear understanding of the relationship of the chosen topic to its general field of learning. The thesis is expected to meet the standards of presentation, illustration, and documentation which apply in the profession.
Programme Structure
- Candidates must pursue a total of nine terms of full-time study (or eighteen terms part-time), under the direction of a designated supervisor and Thesis Advisory Panel. The University of York has adopted learning outcomes for doctoral programmes based on the Joint Research Councils' Skills Training requirement.
- Candidates funded by the Research Councils are required to participate in a personal development programme and to undertake a minimum of 30 days generic training throughout their period of full registration.
- These training opportunities are also available to students not so funded, and they are strongly recommended to pursue them.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87 OR IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
For research programmes, you must submit your research proposal with your application. This should:
- outline the research question you intend to explore and explain its significance
- discuss what else has been done in this sphere and how you intend to build on these foundations
- indicate the sources of data/evidence that you plan to use and its availability, plus the related methods of analysis
Obviously, some of these matters, especially the last, may not have been decided yet and will develop further anyway during the course of your reserach - this is just to set out a starting point. We recommend that you seek advice from your potential supervisor (i.e. the member of staff who shares your research interests) in constructing this opening proposal.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 48,285 AUD / year (≈ 25,350 GBP / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
York, United Kingdom: 1,230-2,141 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Conservation Studies.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Deadline 07 Oct 2026)
- ServiceScape Scholarship (1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026)
- ACES Scholarships (3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (Deadline Not specified)
- Scholarships for PhD Students (19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Deadline 28 Feb 2027)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027)
- Women Scholarship for International Students (5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026)
- The PhD Prep Fellowship (10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (1500 USD, Deadline Not specified)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027)
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