32 Part-time PhD programmes in Sustainable Development

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).

Research at Sustainability from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia brings together specialists from many fields and backgrounds with varying disciplinary perspectives, but all of whom share the common desire to contribute to the development of our societies and increase the options and abilities available to future generations to set their own path.

The Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Oxford provides outstanding students an opportunity to pursue in-depth and rigorous research about the pressing challenges of urban sustainability and the processes of environmental, economic, and social development in urban environments around the world.

The Open University has a long legacy of research that combines design thinking and innovation approaches with systemic and environmental issues. This Sustainable Design and Innovation programme is offered at The Open University UK.

The Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI) at Monash University is a world leader in sustainable development, bringing together experts from multiple fields of endeavour in world-leading interdisciplinary programs and centres of excellence.

The Sustainability programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores sustainability challenges through research into socio-ecological systems, systems change, governance, community engagement, and the factors that shape sustainable futures.

The Sustainable Futures MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter entails undertaking an in-depth study of a particular topic and making an original contribution to knowledge in the field. 

The Sustainability Management - Aeronautics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in organizational resilience, responsible innovation, and future-focused transportation systems.

The Sustainability Management programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in sustainability strategy, organizational transformation, and the development of innovative solutions for sustainable development.

The main aim of our Sustainable Industrial Systems research at The University of Manchester is to help identify sustainable solutions for industrial systems on a life cycle basis, taking into account economic, environmental and social aspects.

The PhD Design programme offers unique opportunities for students to research relevant design issues worldwide, both disciplinary and interdisciplinary. The vibrant community focuses on industrial, social, smart sustainable cities, and systemic design.