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

In response to the current crisis of species extinctions across the globe, research within Biodiversity and Conservation at The Open University UK focuses on the evolution and maintenance of biodiversity with particular emphasis on conservation biology.

Our aim in the Planetary Surfaces and Atmospheres programme from The Open University UK is to understand better the variety and evolutionary behaviour of planetary environments from a physical science perspective, where appropriate, focussing on aspects related to habitability.

The study of sedimentary rocks and the fossils contained within them is critical to our understanding of the Earth system and the evolution of life. This Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeobiology degree is offered at The Open University UK. 

Geography and Earth Science research at the University of Hull is renowned for its international scope and relevance across human and physical geography and Geology.

In the Biological Sciences (Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour) programme from University of Liverpool, we study patterns in the natural environment, from the behaviour of individual organisms to dynamics of populations and the diversity of communities. 

This Advanced Water Treatment for Removal of Micropollutants and Microbes research at the Robert Gordon University could include treatment of freshwater in situ or in treatment plants using advanced oxidative techniques.

The Urban Sustainability and Resilience programme at University College London (UCL) provides students with the opportunity to tackle a challenging research problem identified by industry as critical to improving our urban environment and our wellbeing. 

Choose to carry out your postgraduate studies with this Biological and Environmental Sciences offered by University of Hull and become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking research community.

This Geological Sciences programme at University of Plymouth will give you the opportunity to conduct research alongside staff at the forefront of their academic disciplines across the geological sciences, spanning the spectrum of disciplines from structural geology, palaeomagnetism, volcanoes, landslides and geomorphology to the evolution of life on Earth. 

Climate change impacts many aspects of our environment, both natural and managed ecosystems. We offer a Environmental Sciences degree at the University of Nottingham. 

A Water and Waste Infrastructure Systems Engineered for Resilience PhD degree at University of Leeds offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the generation of new knowledge to improve water, waste & sanitation infrastructure and services for the poorest and most marginalised members of our global community.

The Sustainable Built Environment at Cardiff Metropolitan University enables a broad range of professional disciplines to engage in masterminding a change in practice, leading to an enhanced sustainable built environment; focused on buildings, the landscape in which buildings are situated, or components within buildings or the landscape.

Benefit from the support of our expert academic and technical staff, unique location and ISO accredited labs to assist you in the undertaking of your research project with the Environmental Sciences degree at the University of Plymouth.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Stirling is internationally renowned for research exploring the relationship between human behaviour, technology and the environment. It offers PhD in Environmental Science supervised by expert staff, and are proud of the key contributions made by research students to our achievements.

'Geosystems' research in Geology and Geoscience at Keele University combines expertise in geophysics, petrology, volcanology, sedimentology, structural geology and palaeontology.

The Earth Sciences programme offered by Durham University provides research on geological hazards, sustainability, climate change, energy, and natural resources.

The scope of the Brewing Science programme University of Nottingham ranges from fundamental pioneering research, to applied projects targeted at brewing process improvements, increasing efficiency and sustainability, or the development of novel products and processes.

As a PhD researcher in Development Policy and Management at The University of Manchester you will pursue research as part of a multidisciplinary research community in the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College, a part of the Global Development Institute (GDI).

With a range of expertise in applied research in sustainable agriculture, food chain security, agribusiness, agronomy, soil science, equine science and urban regeneration and development, the Royal Agricultural University provides a stimulating environment for individuals wanting to further their academic and professional careers through the PhD Programme.

The Animal Ecology - Environmental Change programme offered at University of Glasgow aim to predict the consequences of rapid environmental change such as that due to climate, habitat loss, renewable energy growth, pollution and over-exploitation of natural resources on biodiversity and human and animal health.