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PhD in Environmental Philosophy

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Environmental philosophy addresses such questions by seeking to understand nature and its value, and using ethical and political theories to reflect on environmental challenges. Topics and approaches within the field include conservation and restoration, environmental justice and environmental racism, ecofeminism, climate change, green political theory, the ethics of technology, and environmental activism.Sheffield has particular strengths environmental political philosophy and climate justice. Undergraduates and MA students may take our module on The Political Philosophy of Climate Change or a Workplace Learning module, on which they can arrange a volunteer placement with an environmental organisation, writing essays about the philosophical issues that arise within this sector. Our Centre for Engaged Philosophy promotes philosophy that engages with the problems of our time, including environmental challenges. Department events have included public talks on climate justice and the school strikes for climate and a workshop series on land rights in a changing climate. The department also has links with the Leverhulme Centre for Climate Mitigation, with one of our current PhD students contributing to this project. We have adopted the British Philosophical Association’s guidelines on environmentally responsible university business travel, which aim to reduce air travel within the profession.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,310per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    18th out of 45 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    144 72%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    24th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.18 79%

    24th

    6

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