Climate Change, Sustainability and Society (PhD) at University of Bristol

The PhD Climate Change, Sustainability and Society is designed to cultivate a new generation of researchers equipped to tackle the urgent social challenges of sustainability in the context of global environmental change. Sustainability research asks how ecosystems and human wellbeing can be maintained and enhanced in the long term, given rising populations, limited natural resources and a fragile environment. Rooted in social sciences, the field is applied and policy-oriented, with a strong focus on future-directed, strategic solutions.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: University of Bristol Law School  |  Duration: Up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

PhD students will follow the structure of the school of their primary supervisor and attend any mandatory units, unless exempted, by applying for Recognised Prior Learning. ESRC/SWDTP students may be required to take additional credits as determined by SWDTP.

Career pathways

Choosing the PhD Climate Change, Sustainability and Society from the University of Bristol prepares you for a range of careers, including: academia public sector roles in government, national and international agencies private sector roles in consultancy or environmental management civic sector roles in environmental NGOs and development bodies.

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