The PhD Agriculture at the Newcastle University covers a number of specific research topics supported by research active academic staff. Our broad range of research areas relate to food security, farming and rural development.
Agriculture, Ph.D.
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- UnknownTuition Fee28710 GBP/yearTuition Fee4350 GBP/yearTuition Fee
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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
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 36 months
- Average part-time duration 72 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Crop science
- Soil science
- Ecological (organic) agriculture
- Agricultural water management
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Upper Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in an appropriate discipline. Further research experience and/or a further qualification such as an MRes or MSc is normally expected for PhD. Please contact us with details of your proposed subject of research if you are in any doubt.
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
28710 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 28710 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
4350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4350 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
- The fees given above are indicative only. The standard fee will be confirmed in Spring 2019 by UKRI.
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
- 560 - 1000 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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