PhD (research degree) at Harper Adams University

Programme overview

Research degrees at Harper Adams are offered as funded studentships (including CTP-Sustainable Agricultural Innovation and MIBTP projects) or self-funded projects within the university's research themes in agriculture, food and the rural economy. Students receive office space, a computer and a Professional Development Programme alongside their research.

Department: Research | Duration: Minimum 2 years; most projects take at least 3 years full-time (up to 4 years for lengthy field experiments); part-time 5-6 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

An independent supervised research project with a professional development programme covering communication, career planning, research and writing, and project management.

Career pathways

90% of Harper Adams PhD graduates have found work in their areas of interest, across industry, government organisations and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject, or a 2:2 with a relevant Master's degree at Merit; alternative qualifications or experience considered case by case. Research proposals must fit one of the university's research themes. International applicants who need a visa: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,080 a year (2027/28). Full-time MPhil/PhD 2027/28 UK fee (indicative; to rise to the UKRI rate once published). Minimum 3 years charged for PhD. Excludes research training and support grant (£1,000 per year) and project costs. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,630 a year (2027/28). Full-time MPhil/PhD 2027/28 overseas fee. Excludes research training and support grant and project costs. Source

Duration: Minimum 2 years; most projects take at least 3 years full-time (up to 4 years for lengthy field expe

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