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Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing Environment at University of York - UCAS

University of York

Degree level: Postgraduate

Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing Environment (Research)

Course summary

This prestigious NERC funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) brings together the very best in environmental, ecological and evolutionary research across the Universities of York, Sheffield and Liverpool, together with the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH). Students will benefit from a PhD training programme that has interdisciplinary collaboration at its core. The aim is to produce multi-skilled researchers equipped to tackle cutting edge environmental science of global significance, embedded within a unique, supportive training environment. At York, the NERC Partnership brings together researchers from the Departments of Biology, Environment, Archaeology and Chemistry.

Assessment method

Research project.


How to apply

International applicants

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/

This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.

Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme

Entry requirements

Students with, or expecting to gain, at least an upper 2nd Class Honours degree, or equivalent, are invited to apply. The interdisciplinary nature of this programme means that we welcome applications from students with backgrounds in any relevant subject that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and experience for the DTP, including environmental, biological, chemical, mathematical, physical and social sciences. For applicants whose first language is not English, the minimum University English language requirements of IELTS 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each of the four language components) or the equivalent are required.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £4806 Year 1
EU £27900 Year 1
England £4806 Year 1
Northern Ireland £4806 Year 1
Scotland £4806 Year 1
Wales £4806 Year 1
Channel Islands £4806 Year 1
International £27900 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/
Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing Environment at University of York - UCAS