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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
06-JAN-25, 28-APR-25
36 months
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full time
06-JAN-25..
36 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Part time
06-JAN-25..
72 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.
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:
Your development
Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:
perform better as a researcher
boost your career prospects
broaden your impact
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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
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
Students from EU
Tuition fees (per year): £29,800 - £37,200 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).
£29,800 per year
Students from International
Tuition fees (per year): £29,800 - £37,200 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).
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