Overview

Throughout the Food and Society programme from Newcastle University you'll be supervised by research-active academic staff.

Their 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 agriculture

risk-benefit communication

acceptance of novel food and technologies within the value chain

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Programme Structure

Areas of research:

Understanding and measuring societal and individual responses to risks and benefits

Developing new methodologies for assessing socio-economic impacts of food risks and communication strategies and other public

Employing qualitative and quantitative methodologies to understand attitudes and behaviours related to food

Stakeholder analysis and effectiveness of public engagement

Integrating social and natural science into the development of predictive models

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences Food Science View 110 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject.

They 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.

English Language requirements

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Full time tuition fees for international students:

MPhil - £31,900-£39,850

PhD - £31,900-£39,850

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Their research primarily involves food systems, food consumption and food marketing:

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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