EngD Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability PhD

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.

The University of Surrey is a well-known, government-funded university situated in the town of Guildford, in the southeastern region of England. This institution has been around for a long time, as it was initially founded back in 1843. However, it was formally acknowledged and given the title of a university much later, in 1992. The University provides a welcoming and modern environment for students. Surrey is especially recognised for providing exceptionally high-quality teaching, offering strong support for academic studies, and ensuring all students are fully equipped to join the workforce successfully once they finish their degrees.

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.

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.

International students who wish to pursue a PhD at the University of Surrey should understand that the University does provide financial aid, including various scholarships. However, the University emphasises that if you require a full scholarship that covers all your study and living expenses, it is essential to look for grants and money from external sources (organisations outside of the University). You are strongly encouraged to check the University's website regularly. This page is the main place where you will see the most up-to-date details about specific PhD positions that have already had their student funding secured and confirmed.

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

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.