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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing Environment

University of York
York, England
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4 yearsDuration
£30,950Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the PhD Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing Environment provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This prestigious NERC funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) brings together the very best in environmental, ecological and evolutionary research across the Universities of York, Sheffield and Liverpool, together with the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH). Students will benefit from a PhD training programme that has interdisciplinary collaboration at its core. The aim is to produce multi-skilled researchers equipped to tackle cutting edge environmental science of global significance, embedded within a unique, supportive training environment. International tuition fees are £30,950 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Environmental Adaptation and Evolution
Advanced Ecological Research Methods
Climate Change and Ecosystem Resilience
Population Dynamics and Conservation Biology
Interdisciplinary Environmental Science
Advanced Quantitative Analysis for Environmental Research
Research Design and Project Management
Specialist Fieldwork and Data Collection
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£123,800

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

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