Key information
Duration: Full-time - 48 months (4 years)
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting October 2026, February 2027, May 2027. Application deadline not specified.
Language: English
English requirements:
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 7
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Disciplines: Natural Resource Management
Overview
You'll be supported throughout by academic supervisors. You'll flourish in a vibrant academic and postgraduate community, and graduate with stand-out qualifications.
Features
- You work closely with a director of studies and a supervisor who specialise in your chosen field, producing an extended thesis of up to 80,000 words for doctoral research.
- The Natural and Built Environment programme at Sheffield Hallam University is based on your individual requirements. You can also design it around your employer's requirements, if appropriate, or development your own subject-specific programme of research.
Programme Structure
Curriculum
Your research can cover any aspect of the natural and built environment in a UK or international context. Dedicated supervisors, associated with UK and international research, provide support.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
- All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same).
- All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.
- You are encouraged to find out more about our staff and their current research to inform the development of your research proposal and to ensure it aligns with our research themes. Before submitting your proposal, please contact the member(s) of staff listed against the relevant research theme.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 35,428 AUD / year (≈ 18,600 GBP / year)
Domestic: 10,148 AUD / year (≈ 5,328 GBP / year)
Living costs
Sheffield, United Kingdom: 1,057-1,861 AUD / month