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Overview
This Environmental Policy programme offered by Imperial supports self-directed research on complex environmental issues and sustainability challenges. Candidates undertake original investigations in areas such as climate change finance, carbon capture and storage, water scarcity, and circular economy approaches, producing research that advances understanding of environmental systems and policy responses.
Key Facts
Researchers benefit from an interdisciplinary framework that brings together concepts from the economic, social, and natural sciences alongside law and management theory. Through supervision, academic review panels, research seminars, and teaching opportunities, students develop robust methodologies for examining environmental problems and generating evidence that informs decision-making and sustainable development.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Carbon Capture and Storage
- Climate Change Finance
- Closed-Loop Business Models
- Water Scarcity
- Environmental Policy
- Sustainability
- Science, Technology and Policy Integration
- Sustainable Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Duolingo English Test 115
TOEFL® IBT OR
92
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy View 38 other PhDs in Environmental Economics & Policy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 115
TOEFL® IBT OR
92
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students seeking admission into the Department’s PhD programme must hold as a minimum a UK First Class or UK Upper Second class bachelor’s degree or meet the country specific requirements from an accredited university.
- It is not necessary that the undergraduate degree be in environmental sciences or environmental studies; indeed, the academic backgrounds of PhD students at the Centre range from philosophy and politics to engineering and zoology.
- Candidates should note, however, that many funding agencies now require applicants for PhD research studentships to have a Masters degree in a relevant subject.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents29000 GBP / year≈ 29000 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
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 Environmental Policy.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 May 2027
EPSRC CASE PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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