Key Information
- Duration:
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027 (International)
- Apply before Jul 2027 (National)
- Language: English
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Reading, United Kingdom
- Disciplines: Family & Consumer Science; Food Science
Overview
They want to ensure that your time spent in the Consumer Behaviour and Food Marketing programme at the University of Reading is as rewarding as possible.
Features
- They are internationally recognised for the research excellence and are ranked amongst the top 20 in the world for Agriculture and Forestry and 1st in the UK (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023).
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
- Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master's degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
- The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 41,428 AUD/year (approximately 21,750 GBP/year)
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD/year (approximately 5,238 GBP/year)
Living Costs
- Reading, United Kingdom: 1,720–2,632 AUD/month
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Consumer Behaviour and Food Marketing.
- IFP Ambassador Scholarship – Provided by University of Reading, Grant: 3000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – Independent provider, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Independent provider, Grant: 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Independent provider, Grant: 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Independent provider, Grant: 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Independent provider, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Independent provider, Grant: 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Independent provider, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027