About the course

This degree is for those who want to engage critically, practically and creatively with global and local environmental problems by developing their own research expertise related to the intersection of the environment and society.

　　We currently have staff who research a range of socio-environmental issues including the implications of the declaration of a new geological epoch of the Anthropocene, the socio-environmental conflicts regarding urban and development projects in the Global South, the socio-cultural changes triggered by climate change and more-than human social world. This work is often marked by engagement with theoretical concepts from Science and Technologies Studies, mobilities research, and practice theories.

　　You will join an international and interdisciplinary community with students working on PhDs in Sociology, Gender Studies, Science Studies, Media and Cultural Studies, and Applied Social Science. You will be assigned PhD supervisors (usually two), and consideration will be taken to match you with supervisor(s) whose current active research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen topic. working relations are enjoyed with other departments at Lancaster, and in some cases, there is cross-departmental supervision.

　　Students on this PhD have the opportunity to enjoy links with the Centre for Mobilities Research, Lancaster Environment Centre, Centre for Practice Theory at Lancaster and the Centre for Science Studies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 2 (January), 2021	Lancaster
Open intake available until (December), 2023	Lancaster
Term 2 (January), 2024	Lancaster
Summer (April), 2024	Lancaster
Term 1 (October), 2024	Lancaster
Term 2 (January), 2025	Lancaster
Summer (March), 2025	Lancaster
Term 1 (October), 2025	Lancaster
Term 2 (January), 2026	Lancaster
Summer (March), 2026	Lancaster
April, 2026	Lancaster
Term 1 (October), 2026	Lancaster
Term 2 (January), 2027	Lancaster
Summer (March), 2027	Lancaster

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Lancaster University

An Upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant subject, including Sociology, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Linguistics, Anthropology, Science or Engineering, and a viable research proposal. IELTS: 7.0 or equivalent. TOEFL iBT -Yes - 100 overall Minimum of 20 or 22 in each skill.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Lancaster University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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