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169 PhD programmes in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences in United Kingdom

Aerosol Science
The Aerosol Science programme from University of Bristol candidates who aspire to work in a truly multidisciplinary field and who have an undergraduate background in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply: chemistry, physics, biological sciences, life and medical sciences, chemical and mechanical engineering, pharmacy and environmental sciences.

Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution
The Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution programme at the University of Birmingham has been developed to provide a new route to the internationally-respected British PhD degree by incorporating subject knowledge, research training and the development of transferable skills.

Climate Change, Sustainability and Society
The Climate Change, Sustainability and Society programme from University of Bristol is designed to cultivate a new generation of researchers equipped to tackle the urgent social challenges of sustainability in the context of global environmental change.

Ocean and Earth Science
Join our Graduate School of the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (GSNOCS). At University of Southampton, we're an interdisciplinary research community working on the latest topics in Ocean and Earth Science.

Environmental Science
The Environmental Science course from Lancaster University great strength of LEC is its ability to share expertise and ideas from many disciplines in order to provide a flexible approach, which is so important in the dynamic, rapidly developing discipline of environmental science.

Built Environment
This Built Environment course from the University of West London will prepare you to address different aspects of the built environment in depth.

Geography and Environment
The Geography and Environment course from the Loughborough University provides tailored academic and pastoral support throughout your studies.

Ecology and Environmental Management
As a PhD student in Ecology and Environmental Management at the University of Brighton, you will join a team of experts whose research informs real world change locally, nationally and globally.

Marine Sciences
This Marine Sciences MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University provide research training, supervision and collaboration to international standards.

Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research)
The Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research) from University of Birmingham provides postgraduate research opportunities across the full spectrum of the School’s research areas, including human geography and environmental health sciences.

Conservation Studies
The Conservation Studies PhD degree from University of York candidates are enrolled but this enrolment is subject to progression at the end of each academic year if the Graduate School Board decides not to allow progression, it may recommend instead that the student should be allowed to submit a thesis for the award of an MPhil degree or a dissertation.

Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology)
Through this During Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology) PhD programme from Newcastle University you will work with academics who are leaders in their field so that your research has a real impact on civil engineering.

Biotechnology (Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
Throughout this Biotechnology (Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll explore biological, agricultural and environmental sciences research.

Environmental Geography
The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. This Environmental Geography programme is offered by University of York.

Soil Science
As a PhD Soil Science student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

Conservation
Conservation is researched from the genetic to global scales, with a strong emphasis on new approaches to biodiversity assessment, disturbance impacts, invasive species, restoration of degraded habitats and human perceptions and values. The Conservation programme is offered by the Bangor University.

Human Geography and Environment
This Human Geography and Environment PhD programme is offered by University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.

Environment and Society
This Environment and Society course from Lancaster University is for those who want to engage critically, practically and creatively with global and local environmental problems by developing their own research expertise related to the intersection of the environment and society.

Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research - Lab-Based)
The Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research - Lab-Based) course at University of Birmingham offers postgraduate research opportunities across the full range of the School’s research areas. Funding for these projects is sourced from national research councils, industry, and other partners.

Geology and Earth Science
From investigating the causes and timing of Phanerozoic Great Oxidation Event, to understanding carbonate mineralogy for CO2 sequestration applications, the Geology and Earth Science staff and PhD students at the University of Brighton are at the leading edge of fundamental and applied earth science research.