Environmental Science (PhD) 48 months PHD Programme By University of Southampton |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

19 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Environmental SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university, where geography and environmental science ranks 5th in the UK for research outputs.**
You'll join a friendly, diverse and international community of postgraduate researchers while working within one of our world-leading research groups. Our PhD students make use of outstanding facilities including ancient DNA and chemical preparation labs, environmental sensing systems and extensive field equipment. We also support human geography fieldwork around the globe.
You'll be supported by supervisors who combine social, economic and environmental expertise. Our interdisciplinary approach means that your project may be jointly supervised by colleagues from areas including engineering, ocean and Earth sciences, and economic, social and political sciences.
You'll be mentored by a 2nd or 3rd year PhD student when you join us. Alongside your project, you'll have opportunities to teach, help out with field courses, and work with schools all whilst being supported with your own career.
*QS World University Rankings 2026 **REF 2021

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university, where geography and environmental science ranks 5th in the UK for research outputs.**
You'll join a friendly, diverse and international community of postgraduate researchers while working within one of our world-leading research groups. Our PhD students make use of outstanding facilities including ancient DNA and chemical preparation labs, environmental sensing systems and extensive field equipment. We also support human geography fieldwork around the globe.
You'll be supported by supervisors who combine social, economic and environmental expertise. Our interdisciplinary approach means that your project may be jointly supervised by colleagues from areas including engineering, ocean and Earth sciences, and economic, social and political sciences.
You'll be mentored by a 2nd or 3rd year PhD student when you join us. Alongside your project, you'll have opportunities to teach, help out with field courses, and work with schools all whilst being supported with your own career.
*QS World University Rankings 2026 **REF 2021

Admission Requirements

6.5+

A UK bachelor's degree with upper second-class honours or higher. See international equivalent qualifications on our website.

19 Aug 2026
4 Years
Sep

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