Overview

Key Features

A student of the Human Geography and Environment 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

The research in this programme is concentrated in the following key areas:

Energy geographies including: international development; public and stakeholder attitudes towards supply, demand, and energy system change; environmental and social justice issues

Perceptions of environmental and socio-technical risk issues

Environmental, economic and social costs of enhanced transport systems

Sustainable agri-food systems, including understanding current or changed behaviours that may affect the sustainability of consumption and production systems in the future

Interaction of social, economic and political processes across urban contexts

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

If you're an international student, it's best to apply at least three months prior to your intended start date.

Language

English

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79

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 45 other PhDs in Environmental Economics & Policy 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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

22200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for York

646 - 1124 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Human Geography and Environment.

Available Scholarships

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