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PhD Environmental Sciences at University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia, United Kingdom

Programme overview

We are internationally recognised for our holistic and interdisciplinary approach to research, integrating physical, chemical, biological and social sciences to understand the Earth, its life and its people and the interactions between them. We are committed to tackling the environmental challenges facing society and securing a sustainable future for our world. Our postgraduate researchers are at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Environmental Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: The School of Environmental Sciences accepts research students to start on 1 October, 1 February and 1 June.  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research degree programmes available: PhD Master's by Research (MSc by Research) (Please note that due to unprecedented demand, international applications are now closed on the Master's by Research course. The course remains open for UK students) Full- and part-time options are available Read more about each of these on our information pages.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum academic requirement for entry to a doctoral degree is a UK 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant field; Or: 2:2 in an undergraduate honours degree and 60% or above in a taught Master's degree in a relevant field of study; Or a 2:2 in an undergraduate honours degree and a research Master's degree in a relevent field of study. The minimum academic requirement for Master's by Research is a UK lower second class undergraduate honours degree, or equivalent. If English is not your first language or you are from a country that is not on the UKVI list of English speaking countries, you may be required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language.

Intake: The School of Environmental Sciences accepts research students to start on 1 October, 1 February and

Apply through the official page: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate/research

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