Postgraduate Study
Taught Programmes
Our Master of Science (MSc) degree programmes can be grouped into two main suites For course content, entry requirements, fees, funding and visa information please see our degree descriptions:
Social Sciences, Food and Marketing
Environmental, Agricultural and Animals
- Agricultural and Environmental Science MSc (funding available)
- Organic Farming and Food Production Systems MSc (previously Ecological Farming...)
- Environmental Resource Assessment MSc
- Medicinal Plants and Functional Foods MSc
- Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management MSc
- Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare MSc & PGDip
Part time study is also available.
Research Programmes
- Integrated PhD in Environmental Science
- Rural Society and Enterprise
- Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems
The University has excellent laboratory, field centre and farm facilities as well as language tuition, computing resources and student support to enable postgraduates to fulfil their potential.
One of our greatest assets is our national and global network of alumni. After completing their studies, many of our graduates maintain contact with the school and with their fellow graduates through the Senior Agricultural Society.
Further information
Contact Us
School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Agriculture Building
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6900
Fax : +44 (0) 191 222 6720
E-Mail: afrd-pg@ncl.ac.uk