Agroforestry PhD

Bangor University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Bangor Campus
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy, PhD
Subject	Forestry and Arboriculture

Duration	2 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Bangor Campus
Degree	Master of Philosophy, PhD
Subject	Forestry and Arboriculture

Duration	5 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Bangor Campus
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy, PhD
Subject	Forestry and Arboriculture

Duration	3 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Bangor Campus
Degree	Master of Philosophy, PhD
Subject	Forestry and Arboriculture

Admission advice for international students

Course Description

Research on the interaction of people, agriculture and trees at a range of scales from ecophysiological interactions among system components through to landscape level effects, across both temperate and tropical environments, with a focus on multipurpose tree species and farm trees.

Research Areas Agroforestry with specialisms in:

Role of trees in the agricultural landscape
Formal representation of local ecological knowledge
Tree-crop-soil interactions
Autecology and domestication of indigenous tree species

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 5.5
- Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
- 5.0
- Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
- 4.5
- Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Agroforestry, PhD, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

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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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