Rural Studies MPhil, PhD
Newcastle University
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06-JAN-25, 28-APR-25

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36 months

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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.OverviewJoin us for your MPhil or PhD in Rural Studies. Youll be supervised and supported by our research-active academic staff.Areas of research include:impact and implications of ‘local-global’ processes and relationships for rural areascharacteristics and ...Read more

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.

Overview

Join us for your MPhil or PhD in Rural Studies. You'll be supervised and supported by our research-active academic staff.

Areas of research include:

  • impact and implications of ‘local-global’ processes and relationships for rural areas
  • characteristics and performance of rural businesses and households
  • rural governance
  • demographic ageing and social change
  • living with environmental change

Your development

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

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boost your career prospects

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Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
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25 Feb 15

Brilliant University - everyone is friendly on and off campus and the night life is great! Also all the staff are interested in helping if you have any problems :)..Read more

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.

Tuition fees

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£4,712 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Tuition fees (per year): £4,712 - £11,512. The mentioned fees is for 2023/24 entry. There may be slight increase in 2024/25 year.

£29,800 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Tuition fees (per year): £29,800 - £37,200 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).

£29,800 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Tuition fees (per year): £29,800 - £37,200 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).

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Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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