Agriculture PhD
Bangor University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Research into agricultural systems and practices ranging from the science of plant and animal production to rural policy and decision-making; with a focus on alternative crops, food and nutrition, farmer health, local knowledge and rural development.
Research Areas Agricultural Systems with specialisations in:
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Sustainable Development
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Agricultural Ecology
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Trade-offs between output of land and the needs of local people
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Relationship between systems of food production and ecology of plants and animals
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Farm, forest and environmental valuation
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Accounting and Appraisal
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Physiology and agronomy of temperate and tropical cereals, root crops and oilseeds
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Peri-urban farming systems
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.5
- Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
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- 5.0
- Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
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- 4.5
- Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About Bangor University
Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.
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