PhD in Environment and Politics in York United Kingdom | University of York

This PhD program fosters interdisciplinary research bridging two academic fields. Candidates receive joint supervision from faculty in both the Department of Environment and Geography and the Department of Politics and International Relations. These departments boast vibrant research communities: Environment hosts approximately 40 graduate researchers, while Politics supports about 50 doctoral candidates.

Past research projects have explored diverse subjects such as:

Democratic discourse and fire management practices in Queensland's forestry sector
Evaluating international environmental agreements: A case study of the Mediterranean Action Plan
Community forestry dynamics and power structures regarding shared resources in Mexico
Governance systems in natural resource conservation: Ecological and socioeconomic impacts on agroforestry parklands' valuable tree species
The Department of Politics and International Relations ranks among the top institutions for academic study and investigation. Our research focuses on four key areas: Comparative Politics and Public Policy, International Studies, Political Economy, and Political Theory.

We provide extensive funding options for both domestic and international students. Financial support includes awards from research councils, university funds, departmental scholarships, along with opportunities for self-funded students and those with external sponsorship.