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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Global Sustainable Development

University of Warwick
Coventry, England
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4 yearsDuration
£25,920Per Year (Intl)
£5,238Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Global Sustainable Development at University of Warwick is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Coventry, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MPhil/PhD in Global Sustainable Development (GSD) offers you the opportunity to cross disciplinary boundaries to address complex challenges of global sustainable development. Working with experts from Warwick’s GSD Department and the Institute for Global Sustainable Development (IGSD), you will deliver impactful, lasting sustainable development research. Course overview There is a global need for researchers who are skilled in challenge-led, transdisciplinary methods to help close knowledge gaps around research and practice related to the sustainability of human-environment interact... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Transdisciplinary Research Methods
Global Sustainable Development Theory
Research Ethics and Governance
Advanced Qualitative Research Design
Quantitative Analysis for Sustainability
Human-Environment Systems and Interactions
Knowledge Co-production and Stakeholder Engagement
Critical Analysis of Sustainable Development Goals
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,920

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£103,680

Home Student Fee

£5,238

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

40%Working
25%Studying
15%Work & Study
95%Professional Jobs
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