Environmental Policy
Our interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental problems allows PhD candidates to develop familiarity with ideas from a diverse range of academic disciplines, including the economic, social and natural sciences, law, and management theory.
Course key facts
Qualification
PhD
Duration
4 years, 6 years
Entry in
2024
Study mode
Full-time, Part-time
Delivered by
Location
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South Kensington
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Academic requirements
A First Class or Upper Second class bachelor’s degree or equivalent international qualification
Course overview
Our highly regarded PhD programme gives you the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary research over a 3 or occasionally 4 year period.
Research topics vary significantly among PhD candidates; themes in recent years have included carbon capture and storage, climate change finance, closed-loop business models and water scarcity. Study is self-directed, and you explore your chosen topic under the supervision of one or two members of the Departments academic supervisors. Further support is provided through periodic meetings with an academic review panel composed of the your supervisor and two other faculty members.
CEP's interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental problems allows you to develop familiarity with ideas from a diverse range of academic disciplines, including the economic, social and natural sciences, law, and management theory. Our expertise in interdisciplinary research assists you in integrating these ideas and in developing methodologies to explore them.
Structure
Early Stage Assessment (ESA) by 12 months (24 months for part-time students)
The nine month assessment comprises a report and a poster at the CEP PhD Research Symposium in the summer. You are also encouraged to participate in a CEP lunchtime seminar.
A report on your research should be submitted to your PhD assessor one year after initial registration. This is normally between 20-40 pages in length and demonstrate that you understand the research problem and have identified a viable research plan.
The report should cover:
- Introduction and problem statement
- Literature review
- Aims and objectives
- Progress so far
- Issues arising
- Timetable of planned activities for second year research
- Thesis outline
- Consult Supervisor with any specific requirements that they have
This report will be used as an early indicator as to whether or not you are eventually likely to achieve an MPhil or PhD degree. You will be given a viva on the report by an independent assessor and the primary supervisor. The outcome of this process is one of the following: continued progress to PhD, re-submission of the report, transfer of registration to MPhil or fail/withdraw.
You will also have completed the necessary first year Graduate Schools courses by this time.
Late Stage Report (LSR) takes place between 18 and 24 months (30 and 36 months for part-time students)
The purpose of the Late Stage Review is to confirm that the student (a) has an adequate understanding of the research problem, (b) has the capacity to pursue research, (c) has a critical awareness of the relevant literature on the subject and (d) has a realistic research plan and schedule for completion within the registration period.
Writing up Status
Completing Research Status form (at 36 months or 72 months for part-time students)
Exam Entry
Three months before viva.
Thesis Submission
Maximum 48 months for full-time students and 96 months for part-time students.
Entry requirements
How to apply
Apply online
Applications encouraged by end of February 2024 for April 2024 start and by end of June 2024 for October 2024 start.
Please contact potential supervisors directly, outlining your research interests in a two-page research proposal and including a CV.
You can view a list of prospective PhD supervisors.
You should also read the application guidance notes and complete a postgraduate application form.
For further information, please contact Shane Murphy at the Centres Postgraduate Studies office.
Apply online through .
Fees and funding
Some PhD students at theDepartment are self-funding; others benefit from awards offered by the College.
Some UK or EU-based students receive scholarships or awards from UK Research Councils (e.g. , , ), whilst overseas students may receive awards or support from organisations in their home country, or awards from UK-based and international organisations (e.g. , , )
We also have funding opportunities within the department.
We also have a range of grants and scholarships which you don't need to pay back.
For further information about possible sources of funding please visit our Scholarships page.
Home fee
2023 entry
瞿4,712 per year
Please note that fees are charged by year of entry to the College and not year of study.
Tuition fees are set for the academic year which runs from 1 September to 31 August. You will pay the fees for the full 12 months of the academic year that your start date falls in.
Please refer to our tuition fees pages for more details of fees are charged and billed.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status.
Find out how we assess your fee status.
If you are a Home student, you can apply for Postgraduate Doctoral Loan from the UK government to help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course, such as a PhD.
See an estimate of costs for living in London as an 51勛圖厙 student.
Theres different funding if you normally live in Wales.
Fees shown relate to the year of entry advertised only. You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Overseas fee
2023 entry
瞿26,300 per year
2024 entry
£27,400per year
Please note that fees are charged by year of entry to the College and not year of study.
Tuition fees are set for the academic year which runs from 1 September to 31 August. You will pay the fees for the full 12 months of the academic year that your start date falls in.
Please refer to our for more details of fees are charged and billed.
Fees shown relate to the year of entry advertised only. You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status.
Find out how we assess your fee status.
Supervisors
View our list of supervisors and their research interests on our departmental pages.
Scholarships
Learning and assessment
For your Early Stage Assessment you will be given a viva on the report by an independent assessor and the primary supervisor. The outcome of this process is one of the following: continued progress to PhD, re-submission of the report, transfer of registration to MPhil or fail/withdraw.
As part of your Late Stage Report you will have:
- Produced a report plan should be submitted that contains
- Delievred a presentation at the CEP PhD Research Symposium
- Completed all Graduate Schools transferrable skills requirements
- Passed English language tests (where appropriate)
The report plan and presentation should be assessed by the supervisor and an independent academic assessor. The Late Stage Review form should be submitted to the teaching office within two weeks of all deliverables being met.
Writing up Status
This needs to be agreed with your supervisor to formally confirm that research has ended. Full tuition fees are payable if you do not move into writing up at 36 months. You will need to cover this payment if it is not covered by your funder.
Exam Entry
This needs to be submitted three months before your planned VIVA through My 51勛圖厙.
Thesis submission
This is submitted via My 51勛圖厙 system no later than 48 months.
Career
Graduates of our PhD programme go on to a wide variety of careers destinations.
A PhD provides academic training and also experience of a wide range of transferable skills that equip graduates with the skills necessary to embark on a range of careers. Some students continue into post-doctoral positions and ultimately academic careers, whilst many find their futures in non-academic environments.
Consultancy, public policy and administration in national governments and international agencies such as the United Nations and the World Bank, as well as non-governmental organisations are all careers open to graduates with a PhD from the Centre for Environmental Policy.
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Terms and conditions
There are some important pieces of information you should be aware of when applying to 51勛圖厙. These include key information about your tuition fees, funding, visas, accommodation and more.