Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc
**Please note this programme is still subject to full University approval and at this stage it is not possible to apply for the programme**
Programme Overview
There is a growing need for skilled professionals in academia and industry who develop and implement solutions to improving the sustainability of agriculture and food security (the availability of food now and in the future). This programme provides specialist skills and knowledge covering all aspects of food security as outlined by Global Food Security (a multi-agency programme involving the main UK public sector funders of research and training related to food).
The programme provides a detailed overview of the most important issues and problems related to the sustainability of agricultural production and food security. It then allows students to focus on the problem-solving aspect of the subject whilst also providing students with the opportunity to specialise according to their individual interests and requirements for their continual career development.
Sustainable agriculture and food security is becoming a major focus for both scientific and commercial innovation development. This is mainly caused by the predicted increase of the global population together with increasing pressure on non-renewable or scarce resources (e.g. energy, minerals and water) and a need to increase food production while minimising resource use and negative impacts on the environment.
The programme also offers a flexible learning system designed for postgraduates already working in industry.
+Modules
The programme consists of two 10-credit compulsory modules, eight 10-credit optional modules and an 80-credit dissertation.
The compulsory modules provide a detailed overview of the most important issues related to the sustainability of agricultural production and food security while the optional modules will allow specialisation in one or more of the following five topic areas:
- Socio-economics, marketing and policy development
- Environmental and water management
- Soil and crop management
- Animal production, health and welfare management
- Food quality, safety and nutrition
+Entrance Requirements
An upper-second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related discipline, (agriculture, soil, crop, animal, food or environmental science, biology, geography, rural, consumer, economic, business and/or marketing studies) is preferred.
We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with relevant work experience in the farming, food and associated industries.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.
+How to Apply
**Please note this programme is still subject to full University approval and at this stage it is not possible to apply for the programme**
For further information or to register your interest in this programme please contact us using the Further Information details below.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Office
School of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6900
E-mail: afrd-pg@ncl.ac.uk
www.ncl.ac.uk/afrd/study/postgrad/
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Agriculture.
