Postgraduate research degrees in environment and geography
Conduct research that will make a real impact. You'll be shaping the solutions needed to tackle the environmental challenges of the 21st century, and paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Why study environment and geography at York?
Environmental sustainability is at the heart of all of our research. We are committed to eliminating poverty, and providing equity and justice for all. From understanding the patterns and processes underlying physical geography and environmental science, through ecology, to economics, human geography and environmental policy, our research covers a wide spectrum.
We carry out fundamental research to understand the causes and consequences of environmental change. Using this knowledge, we develop solutions to address environmental challenges. We work closely with stakeholders to deliver credible, relevant and contextualised insights that support sustainable transformations and drive social change.
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Centres for doctoral training (CDTs)
Besides traditional PhDs, we offer exciting opportunities through CDTs. These provide specialised research training, valuable professional development skills, and often include dedicated funding.
- EPSRC CDT in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP)
- EPSRC CDT in Process Industries: Net Zero (PINZ)
Research projects
Our academics are working on a wide range of projects suitable for research students to join.
Visiting postgraduate researchers
Spend up to a year in York as a visiting research student from a university outside the UK.
Scholarships and funding
Find out about scholarships and studentships that are available to students in the Department of Environment and Geography.
Careers
A research degree is essential if you plan a career as an independent researcher with responsibility for your own research programme, whether in academia, research institutes or industry.
Our dedicated careers team offer specific support including a programme of professional researcher development and careers workshops and 1:1 career support sessions. They will help you to build up your employability portfolio and to engage in activities that will build up your skills and experience within and outside of your research work.
There are opportunities to gain experience of demonstrating to undergraduate and taught Masters students, and receive practical advice on career planning. We hold a series of research seminars across all disciplines which are open to all researchers. There are also opportunities to present your own work through posters and talks.
Career opportunities
- Government environmental consultancy positions
- Careers in environmental services
- Scientific research
- Postdoctoral positions
- Teaching and lecturing
