PhD Environmental Social Science at University of Kent

Programme overview

An interdepartmental research PhD in Environmental Social Science drawing on Anthropology, Conservation and Ecology, Law, Social Policy and Sociology at Kent. Supervision is offered across a broad range of topics, with particular interest in the social dimensions of environmental issues.

Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September, January | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent doctoral research within the professional research culture of the School of Social Sciences.

Career pathways

Graduates develop research and analysis, policy development and interpretation, independent thought, writing and presentation skills, leading to a range of careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.2 or above. A good honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent vocational experience. International applicants: English language level Very Good (high CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time. Guide figure for new and returning UK postgraduate research courses; the 2027/28 UK research rate had not been set by the Research Councils UK Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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