Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months (3-4 years full-time)
- Part-time: 96 months (6-8 years part-time)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Apply anytime.
- Starting February 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting July 2027 - Apply anytime.
Language
English
English Test Admission Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
York, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy; Environmental Management; Environmental Sciences
Overview
Within this Environmental Science (Distance Learning) PhD programme is offered by University of York a student of the Environmental Science (Distance Learning) programme from University of York will be working on their own research project, working closely with their academic supervisor and with the support of other postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and staff in their research group.
Key Features
- Rated second in the UK and 17th in the world for the impact of our research, the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of York offers an outstanding, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment in which to carry out PhD research. Our current PhD students come from many countries around the world and are funded via research councils, charities, industry, government grants, and private resources.
- Use the find a supervisor tool to search for a PhD supervisor with expertise in a particular area or staff profiles to view individuals' research interests. We particularly welcome applications that connect with our research themes and groups.
- You should contact potential supervisors early on. They will be happy to give you advice on the feasibility of your research ideas and offer feedback on a draft proposal. For each academic year, we also offer a number of funded studentships to exceptional applicants. Please see the funding section and the list of current PhD projects for more information.
- The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), a leading global environmental policy institute, has one of its largest centres embedded within the Department of Environment and Geography. This unique arrangement allows postgraduate researchers to gain a research degree from the department, while simultaneously benefiting from SEI's strong links to global policy makers such as UNEP and the World Health Organisation, and international connections with other SEI centres in Stockholm, Bangkok, Nairobi, Oxford, Tallinn, Bogota, and offices in the US.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Prediction of water quality from catchment characteristics
- Pollution effects upon soil/plant/water ecosystems
- Evaluation of critical loads and levels of pollutants
- Modelling of atmospheric chemistry processes
- Biogeochemical cycling and sustainability
- Indoor and outdoor exposure to air pollution
- Environmental impacts of volcanoes
- Pathways and impacts of agricultural pollutants
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
We prefer applicants to MPhil/PhD programme to have a relevant Masters degree. Those without should consider first taking one of the Department's taught MScs, a pass in any of which would satisfy minimum entry requirements.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 58,250 AUD / year (≈ 30,950 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,858 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Science (Distance Learning).
- York Minster Choral Scholarships - University of York - Grant: 8000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- PhD Departmental Studentship - University of York - Grant: 5238 GBP - Deadline: 31 Mar 2027
- Sir Jack Lyons Research Scholarship - University of York - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Jun 2027
- Paynter Scholarship - University of York - Grant: 1500 GBP - Deadline: 07 Jun 2027
- Holmes Scholars - University of York - Grant: 2393 GBP - Deadline: 07 Jun 2027
- Vinson Scholarship - University of York - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Jun 2027
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - U.S. government - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - ServiceScape - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - ACES Education Fund - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Junhua Li - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Boustany Foundation - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - IvyPanda - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Voice Talent Online - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Salvado Law - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Anonymous Hope Fund - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - IELTS from 6 to 9 - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027