Environmental Science PhD

Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university, where geography and environmental science ranks 5th in the UK for research outputs.**<br/><br/>Youll join a friendly, diverse and international community of postgraduate researchers while working within one of our world-leading research groups. Our PhD students make use of outstanding facilities including ancient DNA and chemical preparation labs, environmental sensing systems and extensive field equipment. We also support human geography fieldwork around the globe.<br/><br/>Youll be supported by supervisors who combine social, economic and environmental expertise. Our interdisciplinary approach means that your project may be jointly supervised by colleagues from areas including engineering, ocean and Earth sciences, and economic, social and political sciences.<br/><br/>Youll be mentored by a 2nd or 3rd year PhD student when you join us. Alongside your project, youll have opportunities to teach, help out with field courses, and work with schools all whilst being supported with your own career.<br/><br/>QS World University Rankings 2025<br/>*REF 2021