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PhD Sustainability and Carbon Management at Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

PhD research in sustainability and carbon management in Edinburgh, taking a whole-life-cycle view of buildings from design and construction through occupancy, maintenance and demolition, including carbon impact and sustainability. It is available full-time or part-time.

Faculty: School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research aims to ensure buildings are fit for purpose, meet carbon reduction standards, reduce costs and provide healthy environments for users.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Scotland fee, full time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,072 a year. International fee, full time Source

Intake: September

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