Overview
About the programme
You can tailor your Food Policy research degree to suit your own interests. We will provide extensive support and training to help you succeed being part of the School of Health & Psychological Sciences.
Based in our Centre for Food Policy, you will become join a vibrant and dynamic research community. Explore various aspects of how policy-making processes work and how they reflect and shape the nature of food supply and consumption.
The Centre’s researchers are especially interested in the policy place of food in society. Along with the impact on health, environment, social justice and economy.
Your PhD at City, University of London aims to help you gain the skills to become a professional researcher. You will contribute original work which will extend the current knowledge base and influence food policy.
Programme Structure
Research in the Centre for Food Policy falls into three themes:- Systems approaches to decision-making in food policy
- Policies to reshape the food system
- Generating insights from “lived experience” for more equitable, effective food policy.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Public Policy Food Science View 18 other PhDs in Food Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You should normally have a track record of high academic achievement, demonstrated by a good undergraduate degree with at least a second class (upper division) pass or equivalent; plus a good Masters-level degree with at least a pass with merit (or equivalent).
To apply, you should submit the following documents:
- one copy of the MPhil/PhD in Food Policy online application form
- Your research proposal (three sides of A4)
- A non-technical summary of the proposed research of no more than 400 words
- Copies of your degree transcripts and certificates (originals or certified copies).
- Proof of your English language proficiency (if English is not your first language).
Tuition Fee
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International
13500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13500 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
5000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5000 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for London
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