Research course
Environmental Science
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree and preferably a master's degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject.
Months of entry
January, April, September
Course content
Our environmental science research is multidisciplinary, including subjects ranging from biology to geography and geosciences. Supported by the global outlook and impact of the Newcastle Institute for Sustainability, you will have access to international experts, the latest facilities and a unique research support package to ensure your future success.
We offer MPhil and PhD supervision in the following subjects areas associated with environment science:
- Applied and environmental biology
- Environmental change and management
- Geosciences.
Information for international students
Applied and Environmental Biology, Geosciences and Sustainability: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills). Environmental Change and Management: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills). You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate.
Fees and funding
See our programme fees and funding web page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MPhil
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PhD
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- snes.pgr.support@ncl.ac.uk