Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the PhD Food and Society at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. MPhil and PhD supervision covers a number of topics supported by research active academic staff. We conduct research in all areas of food and society, including subjects which require collaboration between the social and natural sciences, and translate research into policy recommendations. Our research 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 agricul... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and a 97% continuation rate.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 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. Qualifications from outside the UK Select your country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£31,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,238
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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