Climate Change, Sustainability and Society PhD

University of Bath

United Kingdom, Bath

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University of Bath

United Kingdom , Bath

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

RHPS-AFM02

Campuses

University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

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Duration 4 year(s)

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).

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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

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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.

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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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