Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Ecology | Environmental Sciences | Zoology
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The MPhil and PhD in Conservation Studies at the University of York offer a comprehensive program with renowned supervision, professional development support, and exceptional facilities. Graduates develop transferable skills in research, analysis, and problem-solving, preparing them for careers in higher education, conservation practice, and various fields where research-based analysis is applied. The program is ranked 6th overall in the Times Higher Education's REF results, ensuring research excellence and a vibrant academic community.
Program Outline
Teaching:
Supervision:
- Regular meetings with your research supervisor, fortnightly during semester time.
- Thesis Advisory Panel meetings twice a year (once a year for part-time students) to discuss your research project and professional development.
- Supervision by internationally renowned researchers.
- Informal and supportive community within the department.
Training and Support:
- Professional researcher development and careers workshops.
- 1:1 career support sessions.
- Building your employability portfolio and experiencing research-related activities.
Careers:
- Higher Education positions.
- Professional practice in conservation.
- Ability to use analysis-based research for application across a range of fields in conservation.
- Develop transferable skills in creative problem-solving, critical analysis, writing, and research project execution.
Other:
- Research excellence: 6th overall in the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021).
- Located in York, a city steeped in history and heritage.
- Exceptional facilities and research centres.
- Vibrant community and environment to achieve your potential.
Additional Information:
- Length: PhD (3 years full-time, 6 years part-time), MPhil (2 years full-time, 4 years part-time)
- Start dates: January, April, July, September
- Fees:
- UK: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/postgraduate-taught-fees/
- International: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/postgraduate-research-fees/
- Contact: archaeology-pg@york.ac.uk, +44 (0)1904 323903
- Apply: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-to-apply/
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