ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES/SCIENCE MPHIL/PHD

The Environmental Studies/Science MPHIL/PHD program at the University of Worcester is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of environmental science and sustainability. The program focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to environmental study, incorporating topics such as ecology, conservation biology, environmental policy, and sustainable development. Students will gain a broad range of skills and knowledge in areas such as fieldwork, data analysis, and scientific writing, preparing them for careers in academia, government, or the private sector. The program also offers opportunities for collaborative research with faculty members and access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

Additional Information

The University of Worcester is committed to sustainability and has made significant efforts to reduce its environmental impact. Students in the Environmental Studies/Science program will have the opportunity to engage with these initiatives and contribute to the university's sustainability goals. Additionally, the program offers a range of elective courses that allow students to specialize in areas such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, or environmental policy.

Discover the Beauty of the Malvern Hills at the University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is an ideal location for students interested in Environmental Studies/Science due to its proximity to the Malvern Hills, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an area of outstanding natural beauty. The university's location provides opportunities for fieldwork and research in a unique and diverse environment. The program is also supported by the university's dedicated Environmental Science department, which has extensive experience in interdisciplinary research and teaching.

All research students must engage with the Researcher Development Programme (RDP), a core curriculum of training and development that provides them with the general and subject-specific knowledge, skills, and behaviors to support them in the completion of their research degree. At the beginning of an MPhil/Ph.D. degree, you will be allocated to one of two pathways depending on your experience and knowledge as a researcher. This will determine which elements of the program are core and which are optional. At the beginning of the program, you will be required to complete a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) in conjunction with your Director of Studies. This identifies the training that you will need to undertake, in addition to the mandatory elements of RDP, in order to complete the program and to become an effective researcher. This TNA is revisited at the beginning of each subsequent academic year.

First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or an approved equivalent award