Overview

Key Features

Rated second in the UK and 17th in the world for the impact of our research, the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of York offers an outstanding, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment in which to carry out PhD research. Our current PhD students come from many countries around the world and are funded via research councils, charities, industry, government grants, and private resources.

A student of the Environmental Science programme from University of York will be working on their own research project, working closely with their academic supervisor and with the support of other postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and staff in their research group.

Use the find a supervisor tool to search for a PhD supervisor with expertise in a particular area or staff profiles to view individuals’ research interests. We particularly welcome applications that connect with our research themes and groups.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Prediction of water quality from catchment characteristics

Pollution effects upon soil/plant/water ecosystems

Evaluation of critical loads and levels of pollutants

Modelling of atmospheric chemistry processes

Biogeochemical cycling and sustainability

Indoor and outdoor exposure to air pollution

Environmental impacts of volcanoes

Pathways and impacts of agricultural pollutants

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Overseas candidates should apply as early as possible before the start of the academic year in which they wish to gain admission.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 52 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

the name(s) of potential supervisors

if you are applying for a specific project that has been advertised, include the name of the project and funding body.

if you are applying with your own research idea, include an outline research proposal.

transcripts of your undergraduate and any Masters degrees. Please ensure that you meet the minimum entry requirements.

a Curriculum Vitae (CV)

an accepted English language certificate if English is not your first language.

details of how you intend to finance your studies

details of two referees, one of whom should be academic.

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

30950 GBP / year

≈ 30950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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