The University of Surrey has been leading the way in environment and sustainability research for more than 30 years. The diversity of Surrey's interests in this area of research, and the breadth of our staff's expertise, means we can support PhD/EngD studies ranging across a full spectrum of sustainability research, including pure social science approaches, natural sciences and engineering. The majority of our research in these areas adopts multidisciplinary approaches, which weve pioneered for many years.<br><br>Our Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability PhD/EngD allows you to pursue research studies at doctoral level while gaining invaluable research experience in a prestigious organisation external to the University, enabling you to apply your knowledge to real-life sustainability issues. Youll have the unique opportunity to further your research knowledge in the academic field of sustainability and apply this to an external partner organisation.<br><br>This programme is aimed at high-achieving researchers and graduates whose vision is to become a sustainability leader in industry. Youll receive in-depth industry experience with a bespoke taught programme of advanced technical and specialised business modules. On this programme, you will further your research knowledge in the academic field of sustainability and apply this to a real challenge, spending most of your time with an external partner organisation.<br><br>Youll be based at the University for the first 12 weeks of the programme. In this time, youll undertake a series of sustainability modules and personal development workshops, which will equip you for your time in industry. Youll then move to your industry premises where youll integrate into the company, making your applied research relevant to the company and potentially the wider sector.