PhD Sustainability at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Pursue your research degree with the Global Sustainability Institute, an internationally known institute that works with influential partners, including government and industry. Established in early 2011, the Global Sustainability Institute's core research questions are based around personal motivations and systems change, in relation to sustainability. This translates into our key research areas: Complex Socio-Ecological Systems Creativity and Imagination Everyday Experiences and Emotion Participation and Community Engagement Policy, Governance and Institutions Reflexivity and Research Practices We collaborate with departments throughout Anglia Ruskin University, as well as with numerous external organisations, with recent PhDs including Swiss Re, Institute & Faculty of Actuaries, Essex County Council and the Cambridgeshire Planning Service.

Duration: PhD via progression from MPhil, including that period: full-time 2.5-5 years, part-time 3.5-6 years.; PhD: full-time 2-4 years, part-time 3-6 years. | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: January 2027, April, September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelor degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area. PhD: You’ll need a Master degree or equivalent in a related subject area. Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request. If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students, 2026/27 (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students, 2026/27 (per year) Source

Intake: January 2027, April, September 2027

Duration: PhD via progression from MPhil, including that period: full-time 2.5-5 years, part-time 3.5-6 years.

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=r0042

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