Overview
We offer a number of different routes to a research Agriculture at the Newcastle University qualification, including full-time and part-time supervised research projects.
We attract postgraduates via non-traditional routes, including mature students and part-time postgraduates undertaking study as part of their continuing professional development. Off-campus (split) research is also offered, which enables you to conduct trials in conditions appropriate to your research programme.
Crop science
Genes and physiological traits, such as:- resistance to crop pests and diseases
- molecular-assisted selection and breeding methods
- plant environment interactions and their relationships to stress biology
- physiological basis of crop yield and quality
- biotransformation of synthetic compounds and natural products in plants
- herbicide selectivity in cereals and competing weeds
Soil science
- soil ecology and the contribution of soil biodiversity to soil quality
- soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics
- interpretation of soil and landscape processes to improve understanding of recent and historical environmental change
- land degradation processes and their control
Ecological (organic) agriculture
- functional biodiversity for control of pest, disease and weed pressure
- long term factorial systems comparison experiments for in depth study of different aspects of conventional and organic farming systems
Agricultural water management
- irrigated agriculture
- interactions between land-use and hydrological response in a semi-arid environment
- soil hydrological processes affecting management of salinity in irrigated land
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Crop science
- Soil science
- Ecological (organic) agriculture
- Agricultural water management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
We consider January and April start dates on an individual basis. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
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Disciplines
Agriculture View 8 other Masters in Agriculture 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 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 30400 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
National
10607 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10607 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
HomeFull time: £4,407 - £10,607*
Part time: £2,203.50 - £5,303.50*
International
Full time: £24,000 - £30,400
Funding
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