Rural Studies MPhil / PhD By Newcastle University — Russell Group Research University
About the Program
Research in rural development, rural economy, governance, land use, environmental change, community resilience and enterprise.
Subject Requirements
- Relevant social science, rural development, geography, agriculture, environmental or related background.
Academic requirements
- Normally at least a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject. Many PhD routes also normally require a relevant Master's degree. Course-specific requirements apply.
English Language Requirements
- Usually IELTS Academic 6.5 overall or accepted equivalent
- exact component scores and higher requirements vary by research programme.
Additional Requirements
- Research proposal and suitable supervision are normally required for research degrees. Some programmes may require a Master's degree, interview, portfolio, writing sample or ATAS.
Documents Required
- Passport copy
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- English-language evidence
- Research proposal
- CV where required
- Academic references where required
Application FeeNot applicable
Other FeesAdditional research/course-specific costs may apply. Under the current 2026 policy, Bangladeshi international students requiring a Student visa may be asked for a £5,000 tuition deposit · confirm the exact January 2027 deadline in the offer.
Tuition Fee (one-time)—
Cost of living per year—
DurationMPhil/PhD duration varies by qualification and study mode
Level of EducationPostgraduate Research
Destination CountryUnited Kingdom
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Starting DateSubmission Deadlines
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January 2027 · Open— / —
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