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4 Rural Development PhD Degree Programs
Universidade Santiago de Compostela
Doctorate in Engineering for Rural and Civil Development
- Lugo, Spain
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
This doctoral program aims to provide the society of specialist professionals in rural areas and civil engineering with an adequate ability to diagnose existing problems and with knowledge to solve them from applied research typical of the field of Engineering, with special emphasis on in research, development and transfer of results. This degree provides a response to a growing demand from applied professionals and researchers, since it is intended to provide students with advanced and quality scientific and technological training, thus contributing to rural and civil development.
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
PhD Specialising in Rural Development
- Pretoria, South Africa
PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The relevant head of department may set specific residential requirements for students who are required to live on campus.
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Iowa State University
PhD in Rural Sociology
- Ames, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Rural Sociology is designed to give students a deep understanding of rural communities and how social, economic, and environmental factors shape their development. Students explore ...
Iowa State University
PhD in Rural Agricultural Technological and Environmental History
- Ames, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Rural, Agricultural, Technological, and Environmental History is designed for students interested in exploring the development and change of rural areas, agriculture, and environmen...
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Rural development involves the growth and economic support of areas with few cities or densely populated regions. A program meant to teach about this subject might include topics such as agriculture, land management, or economics.
Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.