Overview

Key facts

You can tailor your Food Policy research degree to suit your own interests. We will provide extensive support and training to help you succeed being part of the School of Health & Psychological Sciences.

Based in our Centre for Food Policy, you will become join a vibrant and dynamic research community. Explore various aspects of how policy-making processes work and how they reflect and shape the nature of food supply and consumption.

The Centre’s researchers are especially interested in the policy place of food in society. Along with the impact on health, environment, social justice and economy.

Your PhD at City St George's, University of London aims to help you gain the skills to become a professional researcher. You will contribute original work which will extend the current knowledge base and influence food policy.

Programme Structure

Research in the Centre for Food Policy falls into three themes:

Systems approaches to decision-making in food policy
Policies to reshape the food system
Generating insights from “lived experience” for more equitable, effective food policy.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

140

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Policy Food Science View 15 other PhDs in Food Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

140

Other requirements

General requirements

You should normally have a track record of high academic achievement, demonstrated by a good undergraduate degree with at least a second class (upper division) pass or equivalent; plus a good Masters-level degree with at least a pass with merit (or equivalent).

To apply, you should submit the following documents:

one copy of the MPhil/PhD in Food Policy online application form
Your research proposal (three sides of A4)
A non-technical summary of the proposed research of no more than 400 words
Copies of your degree transcripts and certificates (originals or certified copies).
Proof of your English language proficiency (if English is not your first language).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15200 GBP / year

≈ 15200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5750 GBP / year

≈ 5750 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

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