Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

How do we feed the world while minimising our impact on the environment and resources? Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and food security? Do you want to broaden your knowledge and skills for a career in this field? Learn how to address the world’s most pressing agricultural challenges with our Master’s.


The need to increase food production, while protecting our environment, has become critical. This has been fuelled by urgent global challenges, including:


  • rapid population growth
  • increasing pressure on limited and non-renewable resources

This Master’s degree focuses on the global availability of food, both now and in the future. It covers all aspects of food security. These are outlined in the Global Food Security programme.


Our experienced lecturers, active in both industry and research, will guide your learning. They’ll help develop your skills to advance your career in sustainable agriculture and food security.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

How do we feed the world while minimising our impact on the environment and resources? Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and food security? Do you want to broaden your knowledge and skills for a career in this field? Learn how to address the world’s most pressing agricultural challenges with our Master’s.


The need to increase food production, while protecting our environment, has become critical. This has been fuelled by urgent global challenges, including:


  • rapid population growth
  • increasing pressure on limited and non-renewable resources

This Master’s degree focuses on the global availability of food, both now and in the future. It covers all aspects of food security. These are outlined in the Global Food Security programme.


Our experienced lecturers, active in both industry and research, will guide your learning. They’ll help develop your skills to advance your career in sustainable agriculture and food security.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
2.7+
4.5+
70+
125+

A 2:2 honours degree, or an international equivalent, in a relevant subject, such as:


  • agronomy (crop production)
  • biological sciences
  • earth sciences
  • geography
  • environmental sciences
  • agricultural sciences
  • zoology
  • horticulture



We also consider applicants on an individual basis with degrees in other areas, and those with non-standard qualifications and/or relevant professional experience.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
14,200 GBP
International
32,700 GBP

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