Sustainability PhD 24 months PHD Programme By Anglia Ruskin University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

16,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

Jan, Apr, SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sustainable Development

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Pursue your research degree with an internationally known institute that works with influential partners, including government and industry.

Established in early 2011, the Global Sustainability Institute’s core research questions are based around personal motivations and systems change, in relation to sustainability.

This translates into our key research areas:
  • Complex Socio-Ecological Systems
  • Creativity and Imagination
  • Everyday Experiences and Emotion
  • Participation and Community Engagement
  • Policy, Governance and Institutions
  • Reflexivity and Research Practices
We collaborate with departments throughout Anglia Ruskin, as well as with numerous external organisations, with recent PhDs including Swiss Re, Institute & Faculty of Actuaries, Essex County Council and the Cambridgeshire Planning Service.

It’s an inspiring environment in which to conduct research and influence the world – and we can offer you high-quality supervision from influential figures in the sustainability field.

Visit aru.ac.uk/gsi for further information about the Institute, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to discuss your research proposal.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sustainable Development

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Pursue your research degree with an internationally known institute that works with influential partners, including government and industry.

Established in early 2011, the Global Sustainability Institute’s core research questions are based around personal motivations and systems change, in relation to sustainability.

This translates into our key research areas:
  • Complex Socio-Ecological Systems
  • Creativity and Imagination
  • Everyday Experiences and Emotion
  • Participation and Community Engagement
  • Policy, Governance and Institutions
  • Reflexivity and Research Practices
We collaborate with departments throughout Anglia Ruskin, as well as with numerous external organisations, with recent PhDs including Swiss Re, Institute & Faculty of Actuaries, Essex County Council and the Cambridgeshire Planning Service.

It’s an inspiring environment in which to conduct research and influence the world – and we can offer you high-quality supervision from influential figures in the sustainability field.

Visit aru.ac.uk/gsi for further information about the Institute, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to discuss your research proposal.

Admission Requirements

176+
120+
6.5+
61+
88+
MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelor degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area.

PhD: You’ll need a Master degree or equivalent in a related subject area.

Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request. 

If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.

02 Jul 2026
2 Years
Jan
Apr

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,005 GBP
International
16,700 GBP

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