PhD Agriculture, policy and development at University of Reading

Programme overview

PhD Agriculture, policy and development is a doctoral research area at the University of Reading, assessed through an original thesis of up to 90,000 words; related areas include agricultural, environmental and food economics, animal, dairy and food chain sciences, and crop sciences.

Faculty: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time; 4 to 6 years part-time | Intake: September (most students) or second semester | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent, original research written up as a thesis; no taught structure stated.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University doctoral programmes: Applicants normally need at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree or a master's degree in a subject related to the proposed PhD topic; in arts, humanities, social sciences and business, a master's-level qualification is normally expected. A research proposal is normally required where the applicant defines their own topic (not for advertised projects). International applicants: the majority of PhD programmes require IELTS 6.5. Apply at least two months before start (UK) or four months (international).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RoI PhD fee per year; part-time GBP 2,619 per year. Source

Intake: September (most students) or second semester

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/doctoral-researcher-college/doctoral-opportunities/how-to-apply

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