Climate Change, Sustainability and Society PhD

    Climate Change, Sustainability and Society PhD

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 32,489 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Climate Change, Sustainability and Society PhD

    About

    Explore environmental change and the diverse responses needed to foster behaviours, practices and policies which promote sustainability.

    In this interdisciplinary pathway, you will investigate sustainability topics using insights and perspectives from multiple disciplines, with a primary focus on social sciences (e.g., psychology, policy studies, political science, development studies, education, economics, social geography, sociology).

    Department of Psychology

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A first or upper-second class honours degree.

    English Program Requirements

    English Language requirements

    You will normally need one of the following:

    • IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
    • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
    • TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components

    You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

    If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

    Career

    Fee Information

    Fees and funding

    Fees and funding information for Climate Change, Sustainability and Society PhD


    Fees

    Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

    Learn how we decide fee status

    Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students. If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.

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    How to pay

    Funding options

    This is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised programme, suitable for ESRC-funded 1+3 awards or subsequent +3 applications (MRes and PhD)

    ESRC-funded students are able to claim (during their studies) for three additional allowances:

    • Overseas Fieldwork Allowance
    • Difficult Language Training
    • Overseas Institutional Visits

    For more information on these allowances please see the ESRC Postgraduate Funding Guide. Please note that if you anticipate such activities you should outline the details in your application.

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    Payment options

    You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer.

    Paying your tuition fees

    Tuition Fee
    32,489 / year(s)

    Climate Change, Sustainability and Society PhD

    University of Bath

    University of Bath

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Bath