PhD Sustainability and Carbon Management

This Sustainability and Carbon Management course equips students with the advanced knowledge and skills to critically analyse the embodied and operational carbon impacts of buildings and infrastructure. The course covers innovative design principles, sustainable material selection, and the implementation of low-carbon technologies and management strategies necessary for a transition towards a more sustainable built environment.

Students who study this topic at the university look at the whole process of building, from the first ideas and building it, to when people live in it, fix it, and finally take it down. This helps everyone involved, like the people who design it, the people who pay for it, and the builders, to work together better. It also helps them see how much carbon and how sustainable the building is over its whole life.

During this programme, you will learn by doing research and working with your supervisors. You will also attend talks and maybe teach others. How well you are doing will be checked through your research work, the things you write, and how you present your findings. You might also have to write reports and give presentations. This helps make sure you are learning and making progress in your research.

Heriot-Watt University started in 1821 and has always looked forward and tried new things in education. The university uses its connections around the world and its new ideas in teaching, research, and business to help achieve the United Nations' goals for a better world. The university has different schools, including the Edinburgh Business School, and schools for things like energy, building, engineering, computers, and art. 

The university has campuses in different places, such as Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, and also in Dubai and Malaysia. Heriot-Watt University has many different courses for both people who are just starting university and those who want to study further. These courses include subjects like Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

To apply for this program, you'll need to write a personal statement explaining why you're interested in the PhD Sustainability and Carbon Management course at Heriot-Watt University and provide details about your previous studies. You'll also need to provide a reference letter from a teacher or employer. You can also include your CV to highlight your work experience. Additionally, you need to submit a research proposal, including the full project title and reference number (if applicable) and provide at least 250 words describing your proposed research area.

Grade Requirements:

• To apply, you need to have a Master's degree or a second-class undergraduate degree certificate in a relevant subject, and/or submit your transcript. The university also considers equivalent qualifications from international students.

English Proficiency:

• If English isn't your first language, you'll need to demonstrate your English language skills. This is typically done by achieving an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section, except for writing, where you need a minimum of 6.0. Other English test scores, like TOEFL and PTE, are also accepted.

The tuition fee for international students undertaking the PhD Sustainability and Carbon Management program is £19816 for full-time study. Part-time study costs £9908.

Heriot-Watt University provides various scholarships and bursaries to support students, awarding over £6 million annually. These scholarships cover different academic levels and may include tuition fees and living expenses. Some scholarships are based on academic merit, while others consider financial need. There may also be specific scholarships available for students in particular programs or from certain regions.

Here are some possible job titles for people who complete this PhD:

• Sustainability Consultant
• Carbon Management Specialist
• Environmental Policy Advisor
• Energy Analyst
• Building Performance Engineer
• Research Fellow in Sustainable Development

You can apply directly to Heriot-Watt University using their online application form or through AHZ consultants. You can also speak with our trained counsellors for more information on the application process and how to best present your strengths to meet the program's requirements.