Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027 – Apply before Nov 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Overseas candidates should apply as early as possible before the start of the academic year in which they wish to gain admission.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
York, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Overview
Key Features
- Rated second in the UK and 17th in the world for the impact of our research, the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of York offers an outstanding, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment in which to carry out PhD research. Our current PhD students come from many countries around the world and are funded via research councils, charities, industry, government grants, and private resources.
- A student of the Environmental Science programme from University of York will be working on their own research project, working closely with their academic supervisor and with the support of other postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and staff in their research group.
- Use the find a supervisor tool to search for a PhD supervisor with expertise in a particular area or staff profiles to view individuals’ research interests. We particularly welcome applications that connect with our research themes and groups.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Prediction of water quality from catchment characteristics
- Pollution effects upon soil/plant/water ecosystems
- Evaluation of critical loads and levels of pollutants
- Modelling of atmospheric chemistry processes
- Biogeochemical cycling and sustainability
- Indoor and outdoor exposure to air pollution
- Environmental impacts of volcanoes
- Pathways and impacts of agricultural pollutants
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: 79
Other requirements
General requirements:
- the name(s) of potential supervisors
- if you are applying for a specific project that has been advertised, include the name of the project and funding body.
- if you are applying with your own research idea, include an outline research proposal.
- transcripts of your undergraduate and any Masters degrees. Please ensure that you meet the minimum entry requirements.
- a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- an accepted English language certificate if English is not your first language.
- details of how you intend to finance your studies
- details of two referees, one of whom should be academic.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 58,952 AUD / year (≈ 30,950 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
York, United Kingdom: 1,230-2,141 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. Please visit the programme website for more information.
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