EngD Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability PhD
Course overview
The EngD Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability at the University of Surrey is a four-year advanced study programme for high-achieving students. It is designed for those who want to become leaders in sustainability within companies and businesses. This degree gives students deep knowledge of sustainability research and lets them use it to solve a real-world problem. Students spend most of their time working with a partner company outside the University.
Students start at the University for the first 12 weeks. During this time, they take classes on sustainability and workshops to help them develop their personal skills. This prepares them for their time in the company. After this, the students move to the company’s workplace. There, they become part of the company and make sure the research project is important and helpful to that company, and possibly to the whole industry.
Students have a strong team to help them. This team includes two University professors (one from the Centre for Environmental Strategy (CES)) and one external supervisor from the company who works with the student every day. These supervisors help guide the students to become independent researchers whose final written work contributes to both academic knowledge and practical solutions. Studying the EngD Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability from the University of Surrey offers excellent pathways to gaining a professional chartered status.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants are expected to have a first or upper second-class (2:1) degree in a relevant discipline.
- Alternatively, a lower-second (2:2) degree plus a good master's degree with distinction can also be accepted.
English Proficiency:
- International students must demonstrate proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.
- Equivalent tests such as PTE Academic and TOEFL are also accepted.
Scholarships
Discounts for Surrey Graduates
As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.
Up to 20% of feesEarly Payment Discount
The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000ICAEW Foundation Bursary
The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.
Up to £5,000International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS
The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Excellence Award (Postgraduate)
This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.
Up to £5,000International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program
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Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship
This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.
Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Women in Leadership
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.
The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship
The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).
Up to £30,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the EngD Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability from the University of Surrey are well-qualified for employment in roles such as the following:
- Sustainability Consultant
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Director
- Environmental Manager
- Natural Resource Manager
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study the EngD Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability at the University of Surrey is £28,300 per year. Kindly note that fees are reviewed annually and are, therefore, subject to change.
Admission
Applications for this course can be made through the university's website. Please reach out to our expert counsellors at AHZ for more details about the process.
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