Rural Studies

Entry requirements

A 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. Please contact us if you are in any doubt.

Months of entry

September

Course content

MPhil and PhD supervision covers a number of research topics supported by research active academic staff. Our broad range of research areas relate to land use, natural resources and environmental change; rural planning, community governance and resilience; rural change, culture and wellbeing; and rural economy, enterprise and innovation.

Areas of research include:

• impact and implications of ‘local-global’ processes and relationships for rural areas
• characteristics and performance of rural businesses and households
• rural governance
• demographic ageing and social change
• living with environmental change.

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Information for international students

To study this course you need to meet our Band 2 English Language requirements:

• Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.

Fees and funding

See our Programme information for further information: Fees and funding