About the course

The University of Surrey has been leading the way in environment and sustainability research for more than 25 years. From investigating people’s attitudes to the environment to exploring the opportunities for solar power mini-grids in sub-Saharan Africa, our researchers are taking innovative approaches for a more prosperous, equitable, safe and secure future. Established in 1992, the Centre for Environment and Sustainability (CES) has gained an outstanding international reputation for multidisciplinary research and teaching in all aspects of sustainability. Some examples of our major contributions include: Life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis, Industrial ecology and the circular economy, Techno-economic analysis, The water, energy and food nexus, Bioenergy and biorefineries, Low carbon transitions, Lifestyles and behaviours, Prosperity without growth, Environmental and energy policy.

　　We champion two of the University’s main research themes, sustainability and urban living, and we are also home to the prestigious Economic and Social Research Council-funded Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP), led by Professor Tim Jackson. We collaborate with staff across the University on a huge range of sustainability-related projects, giving you an excellent opportunity to learn from and contribute to this vital area of human development.

　　You’ll have the opportunity to work across the full breadth and depth of theoretical and applied approaches to sustainability. Many of our postgraduate researchers are working on projects with local and multi-national businesses, policymakers, and international bodies, such as the United Nations, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the World Wide Fund for Nature and the World Health Organization. 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: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
January, 2024	Guildford
April, 2024	Guildford
July, 2024	Guildford
October, 2024	Guildford
January, 2025	Guildford
April, 2025	Guildford
July, 2025	Guildford
October, 2025	Guildford
January, 2026	Guildford
April, 2026	Guildford
July, 2026	Guildford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Surrey

Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper-second class degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower second plus a good Masters degree (distinction normally required).

　　IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category.

　　TOEFL (ibt) - 88 overall with 12 in Reading, 11 in Listening, 17 in Speaking and 23 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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 University of Surrey. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking13th / 130

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