MPhil/PhD Environmental Policy and Development

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

The programme is offered in the following formats: Either the standalone MPhil/PhD Environmental Policy and Development (+3 route) or combined with the MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation/MSc Environment and Development progressing onto the MPhil/PhD Environmental Policy and Development (1+3 route). + 3 Route: MPhil/PhD Environmental Policy and Development (2-4 years). The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a taught masters degree (or equivalent), with a minimum of 65 per cent average and at least 70 in dissertation, in a related discipline. 1+3 Route: MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation/MSc Environment and Development (1 year) + MPhil/PhD Environmental Policy and Development (2-4 years). The 1+3 pathway – suitable if you don't hold a relevant postgraduate degree – is aimed at students graduating with an undergraduate degree in a related subject. (See entrance requirement for the relevant MSc Programme). The 1+3 Combined PhD Programme is only available as part of an ESRC Funded pathway. The 1+3 scheme provides funding for a one-year research training master's linked to a PhD programme and is designed for students who have not already completed an ESRC recognised programme of research training. The ESRC 1+3 scholarship covers the masters and the PhD programme and so takes up to five years in total. Progression from the masters onto the PhD programme is dependent upon performance in the masters programme (Students must score 65 per cent overall and at least 70 per cent in their dissertation to comply with the Departments usual PhD entry criteria). To apply for the 1+3 route, an application must be submitted for the relevant masters programme, including a research proposal for the PhD aspect of the pathway. Applicants must also indicate their wish to be considered for the 1+3 pathway and associated funding within their personal statement. Students who apply for the PhD programme directly will not be considered for the 1+3 pathway.