Rural Studies MPhil, PhD at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our broad range of research areas relate to land use, natural resources and environmental change; rural planning, community governance and resilience; rural change, culture and wellbeing; and rural economy, enterprise and innovation. Join us for your MPhil or PhD in Rural Studies. You'll be supervised and supported by our research-active academic staff.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering | Department: School of Natural and Environmental Sciences | Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. We usually expect research experience and/or a postgraduate qualification, such as a MRes or MSc, for PhD study. Please contact us if you are in any doubt. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 15,950 a year (2027/28). MPhil part time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028

Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8010f-3/#how-to-apply

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