Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before July 2027 (International). National: apply as early as possible.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Sustainable Development
- Environmental Sciences
Overview
The Sustainability Research Institute has a thriving research community with a solid theoretical and applied research tradition. The research integrates multidisciplinary expertise across a wide array of topics related to sustainability. As an umbrella institute across UEL, and with global networks, we also collaborate across UELs research portfolio and beyond. Join the Sustainability, Development, and the Environment programme offered by University of East London to learn more.
Careers
They offer dedicated careers support, further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking. Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed.
You can focus on building interpersonal skills through group work and benefit from our investment in the latest cutting edge technologies and facilities.
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
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- To apply for a PhD course, you should have an MPhil, MRes or MSc qualification or an overseas qualification rated as equivalent. Applicants should have either a first-class or upper second-class honours degree from a UK Higher Education Institution or an overseas qualification rated as equivalent.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 33,025 AUD / year (≈ 17,400 GBP / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 12,337 AUD / year (≈ 6,500 GBP / year)
Additional Details
part-time tuition
- national: £ 3,160 per year
- international: £ 8,450 per year
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,158-4,094 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sustainability, Development, and the Environment.
Available Scholarships
- UEL Postgraduate Scholarship — Provided by university — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline [contact details available in the full listing] — University of East London, London, United Kingdom
- Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship — Provided by university — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline Anytime — University of East London, London, United Kingdom
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline [contact details available in the full listing] — U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline [contact details available in the full listing] — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant — 3500 USD — Deadline [contact details available in the full listing] — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ – Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant — Various benefits — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider — Grant — 19000 GBP — Merit-based — Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline [contact details available in the full listing] — Merit-based — Boustany Foundation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 6000 USD — Deadline [contact details available in the full listing] — Merit-based — Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline [contact details available in the full listing] — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline [contact details available in the full listing] — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline [contact details available in the full listing] — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant — 3000 USD — Deadline [contact details available in the full listing] — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider — Grant — 22500 GBP — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 1500 USD — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant — 12000 USD — Deadline [contact details available in the full listing] — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

