Overview

This Sustainable Development programme offered by De Montfort University supports original research into the transition towards more sustainable societies, economies, and energy systems. Candidates investigate issues related to resource use, sustainable design, communities, organisations, environmental management, and sustainability policy, generating knowledge that contributes to long-term social, economic, and environmental well-being.

Key Facts

Research is delivered through an interdisciplinary training environment that integrates expertise from multiple academic disciplines and encourages engagement with practitioners, policymakers, local authorities, businesses, and community organisations. Students develop advanced research, evaluation, and change-management capabilities while applying participatory and action-based approaches to real-world sustainability challenges.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Development
Sustainable Design
Resource Efficiency
Life Cycle Assessment
Communities and Organisations Research
Systems Thinking and Sustainability
Sustainable Energy Systems
Smart Grid Systems
Electric Vehicles
Energy Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 56 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-28 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sustainable Development View 23 other PhDs in Sustainable Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should complete the Application Form and submit it to De Montfort University. Reference forms should be passed to the two referees for completion.

It is possible for students based overseas to study on the 'International Programme' where the students spends almost all their time in their home country. However, the admission requirements for such students are higher than they are for students who study in Leicester, an experienced local supervisor to the student is also required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.