The Environmental Management Unit offers the opportunity for research towards the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). A first or upper second class honours degree and an approved Master’s degree in an appropriate field are required for a candidate to be eligible for admission. The determination of acceptance into the programme is also based upon the candidate’s research proposal. The PhD thesis should make a distinctive contribution to the content and advancement of knowledge in the field of environmental management and show evidence of originality.

A candidate will pursue research over a minimum of two calendar years as a full-time student or three years as a part-time student. The PhD is a research degree and is examined by thesis, but candidates are required to take preparatory courses of up to twelve credits.