Overview
The research of the Food and Society from Newcastle University primarily involves food systems, food consumption and food marketing:
- consumer studies in food, food provisioning and behaviour change
- perceived risk associated with food and food production
- food supply chains and territorial development
- international political economy of food and agriculture
- risk-benefit communication
- acceptance of novel food and technologies within the value chain
Opportunities are available for postgraduate research in the following areas.
Understanding and measuring societal and individual responses to risks and benefits- food, nutrition and healthy dietary choices
- sustainable consumption and the reduction of food waste
- food safety and authenticity throughout the supply chain
- emerging food technologies
- systematic review
- evidence synthesis
- systems thinking
- Bayesian networks
- rapid evidence assessment
- microbiological food hazards
- personalised nutrition
- food authenticity
- societal and consumer responses to emerging food production technologies
- behaviour change in relation to food
- food waste
- research agenda setting
- policy and governance, in the area of emerging food technologies
- food and agricultural policy issues
- Bayesian networks
- systems thinking
Programme Structure
Course Overview:
Our Science, Agriculture and Engineering Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme aims to help you develop the skills and experience that the UK Research Councils expect you to have, or to develop, during your research degree.
Our programme will help you to:
- complete a training needs analysis, so that you know what your current skills are and where you need help and development
- use your training needs analysis to create your personal development plan
- identify appropriate workshops or other events that will help you most and best address your development needs
- gain the personal and professional key skills development for the successful completion of your research degree
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
The course starts in September, but we consider January and April start dates. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
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Disciplines
Food Sciences View 4 other PhDs in Food Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
30400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30400 EUR per year during 36 months. -
National
10607 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10607 EUR per year during 36 months.
HomeFull time: £4,407 - £10,607*
Part time: £2,203.50 - £5,303.50*
International
Full time: £24,000 - £30,400
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.