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Doctorate in Sustainability
Developed for professionals working to create a more sustainable future, Doctorate in Sustainability students at School for International Training will investigate the social, ecological, technical, and political dimensions of sustainable transformations, the relationship of science and society in advancing more sustainable futures.

Geology and Earth Science
From investigating the causes and timing of Phanerozoic Great Oxidation Event, to understanding carbonate mineralogy for CO2 sequestration applications, our Geology and Earth Science staff and PhD students at the University of Brighton are at the leading edge of fundamental and applied earth science research.

Soil Science
As a PhD Soil Science student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

Environmental Science
The Environmental Science degree at University of Canterbury is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the environment, incorporating its structure and functioning, and human interactions with the environment.

Chemical and Environmental Sciences
Doctoral training at the School of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences aims to educate specialists capable of independent and creative work in key areas of chemistry and environmental science, in line with the needs of a market economy. The programme provides a strong foundation for obtaining a doctoral degree.

Forestry Science
The Forestry Science degree at University of Canterbury offers a surprising array of career options both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.

Built Environment
This Built Environment course from the University of West London will prepare you to address different aspects of the built environment in depth.

PhD in Ecological Restoration
Develop an understanding of PhD in Ecological Restoration and its biological and human dimensions at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Environmental Engineering
This Environmental Engineering programme from Kaunas University of Technology is joint doctoral studies with Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuanian Energy Institute and Kaunas University of Tehnology (as acoordinating institution). PhD students of this programme have a possibility to acquire a double PhD degree with the University of Bologna (Italy).

Chemistry and Biosciences
Apply to study your PhD at the University of Bradford School of Chemistry and Biosciences, which encompasses multidisciplinary research in the following areas: Biological Sciences and Chemistry.

Migration and Medical Climatology, the climatic pull upon those leaving Scotland in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
For this Migration and Medical Climatology, the climatic pull upon those leaving Scotland in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries project at University of Dundee you will examine climate as a pull factor for Scottish immigrants.

Ecology and Environmental Management
As a PhD student in Ecology and Environmental Management at the University of Brighton, you will join a team of experts whose research informs real world change locally, nationally and globally.

Earth Sciences
Underpinned by substantial external funding, the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences vibrant research environment provides Cardiff University's Earth Sciences PhD and MPhil students with opportunities to work with world experts and use high-quality research equipment.

Phd in Sustainable Development (By Research)
The Phd in Sustainable Development (By Research) programme from the Sunway University is a full research programme focusing on key areas of sustainable development and themes outlined in the 17 sustainable development goals.

Environmental Science
As a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

Geology
Geologists are directly involved in the monitoring, prediction, and assessment of hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis. The Geology course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Environmental Systems
KAUST ranked #1 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2023. The Environmental Systems program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) offers superb research facilities; generous, assured research funding; and internationally competitive salaries.

Architecture, Construction and Environment
This Architecture, Construction and Environment programme from University of Gloucestershire offers you the opportunity to explore innovative practice as research through the production of an original body of work.

Ecology and Agri-Environmental Research
At the University of Reading, we offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in Ecology and Agri-Environmental Research.

Water Resource Management
Water Resource Management students at the University of Canterbury learn how to develop innovative and effective methods for the sustainable management of this critical resource in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.