PhD

In Cirencester

£ 4,100 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    PhD

  • Location

    Cirencester

  • Duration

    3 Years

The RAU provides an excellent environment for individuals looking to further their academic and professional career through doctoral study. From sustainable development to food chain security; agribusiness, entrepreneurship and enterprise to real estate finance, development, investment and management - our internationally renowned research expertise spans a uniquely broad range of fields.

Why choose to study at the RAU?

- The RAU, is the oldest agricultural university in the English speaking world and has been at the forefront of agricultural education since 1845.
- The RAU has a long standing and enviable history of producing the leaders of the industries it serves and beyond.
- Excellent job prospects for PhD candidates in both industry and academia.
- The RAU’s 12,500 strong and influential alumni network gives a set of global contacts that serve students well throughout their lives.
- The RAU is a multi-cultural campus, attracting the best students from over 45 countries across the globe.
- Small, collegiate campus based in the heart of the Cotswolds
- Training is provided for all research students in formulating research enquiries, research methodology, statistics and IT (e.g. Genstat, SPSS, NVivo), and in techniques required for individual projects.
- Researchers are expected to contribute to our course of internal seminars and workshops, to support taught postgraduate degree courses, input to research methodology modules and presentation of posters/papers at conferences.
- The research community has a high level of integration with academic staff which facilitates communication and exchange of ideas.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Cirencester (Gloucestershire)
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GL7 6JS

Start date

On request

About this course

With an excellent reputation in research across a range of disciplines, research degree students at The Royal Agricultural University can achieve their potential in a stimulating and supportive environment.

- The standard minimum entry requirement will be an Honours degree at upper second level or an equivalent academic qualification from a comparable international institution.
- Mature candidates with significant relevant work experience and lower academic qualifications may also be considered for entry, following personal interview.
- For students whose first language is not English, the University will accept the International English Language Test (IELTS) with a minimum score of 7.0 in all elements.

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Subjects

  • Agricultural Science
  • Agriculture Research
  • Agriculture Technology
  • Environmental Science
  • Plant Science
  • Advanced Biology
  • Botany
  • Biodiversity
  • Life Science
  • Laboratory Technician

Course programme

Structure

The full-time PhD is an extensive three year research project, submitted as a thesis and examined in a viva voce.
  • Full-time – minimum 36 months / maximum 48 months
  • Part-time – minimum 48 months / maximum 72 months

Please note due to visa restrictions, part-time study is not available to international students on a Tier 4 visa.

Training

Research students receive training in formulating research enquiries, critical reading, scientific writing, research methodology, statistics (e.g. Genstat, SPSS, NVivo), as well as lecturing skills. Researchers will contribute to internal seminars and present at conferences.

Additional information

UK and EU students

Full-time fees - £4,100 per year (Minimum registration of 3 years)

Part-time fees - £3,075 per year (Minimum registration of 4 years)

International students

Full-time fees - £12,000 per year (Minimum registration of 3 years)

Please note: Part-time students from non-UK/EU countries are currently unable to enrol on research degrees due to visa regulations.

The tuition fees quoted for 2017 applicants may rise in line with inflation, subject to government policy.

PhD Programme

£ 4,100 VAT inc.