Global Sustainable Development MPhil/PhD
Pursue transdisciplinary doctoral research addressing complex global sustainability challenges at the University of Warwick.
Best for:Best for prospective doctoral candidates with diverse academic backgrounds eager to tackle global sustainability challenges through transdisciplinary methods.
Overview
The University of Warwick offers an MPhil/PhD in Global Sustainable Development through its dedicated department and the Institute for Global Sustainable Development. The programme provides doctoral researchers with structured transdisciplinary training to investigate human-environment interactions and complex sustainability challenges. Candidates work alongside expert supervisors, participate in researcher development workshops, and engage with a vibrant interdisciplinary academic community. The curriculum includes tailored coursework in the first year to equip students with cross-disciplinary methodologies for impactful research.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent, impactful transdisciplinary research addressing a global sustainability challenge under the guidance of a supervisory team.
- Complete required postgraduate modules totaling 20 CATS during the first year of study.
- Establish and execute a tailored personal development plan in collaboration with supervisors and the Doctoral College.
- Engage actively in research culture activities including reading groups, workshops, masterclasses, guest lectures, and the annual GSD Symposium.
- Collaborate equitably with academic and non-academic partners to co-produce transformative research projects.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Ability to work across multiple disciplinary perspectives and integrate diverse academic methods
- Strong motivation to investigate complex human-environment interactions and global sustainability issues
- Capacity to design and execute a structured independent research project
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested applicants should review the programme details and submit their application through the official University of Warwick admissions portal by clicking the apply button.
- CV
- Research proposal
- Academic transcripts
- Reference letters
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