Full time
1 year
JAN
MSc - Master of Science
Food Science / Technology
Taught
Key information
How we produce, process, transport, market and consume food affects us all profoundly as individuals, communities and on a global level. On this unique master’s programme, you will explore the interconnections within our food system and the importance of integrated food policy in meeting wider health, economic and environmental goals.
Course overview
Benefits of this course
You will learn about designing and developing integrated food policies that are environmentally and economically sustainable, as well as supporting healthy diets and promoting social cohesion.
You will question assumptions and analyse conflicting narratives around the challenges within the food system and the best ways to resolve them.
Who is this course for?
If you are passionate about food policy and addressing the inequities in our systems of production and distribution, then this programme is for you.
Our students come from all over the world and from a wide range of professional backgrounds, creating a diverse learning environment with an international outlook.
Teaching and assessment
You will learn through a lively mixture of lectures, small group activities, class discussions, workshops and independent study.
With the support of module leaders, you will have plenty of scope to determine topics for your written assessments ahead of deciding on your final dissertation subject, which you will work on with a personal supervisor.
Career
There are many career paths open to you with this master’s degree.
Our alumni have gone on to establish successful careers in progressive food businesses, research and advocacy organisations, government, third sector and UN agencies, training and consultancy, the media and academia.
The research and analytical skills you will develop over this master’s programme are highly transferable.
For this course (per year)
£11,800
For this course (per year)
£14,200
Students will normally have a first or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline, which is equivalent to a minimum United States Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.33. However, applications from students with significant professional experience in a related field of employment, volunteering or research will be considered.
City, University of London is a leading UK institution, offering an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhance people’s lives through education. City is a research-driven university and has around 21,000 enrolled students, of which 45 percent are studying postgraduate qualifications. The university community is a diverse and international population home to...more