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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc

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Full time | Newcastle University | 12 months | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Agriculture (General) Food Science / Technology Food Quality Control Sustainability

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Our course provides specialist skills and knowledge about the most important issues related to the sustainability of agricultural production and food security.

Overview

This master's in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security is suitable if you have an interest in sustainable agriculture and food security and want to develop a broad knowledge of the subject.

Sustainable agriculture and food security focuses on the availability of food now and in the future. This is a major concern of scientific and commercial communities world-wide.

The prominence of this subject is driven by:

  • an increasing global population
  • pressure on non-renewable or scarce resources
  • a need to increase food production whilst minimising the impact on the environment

The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security master's covers all aspects of food security as outlined by

  • Global Food Security
  • . The Global Food Security is a multi-agency programme involving the main UK public sector funders of research and training related to food.

    Industry experienced and research-active lecturers teach on this course.

    What you'll learn

    This master's in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security is comprised of compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory modules provide a detailed overview of the most important issues related to the sustainability of agricultural production and food security.

    Our Careers Service

    Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

    Modules

    This module aims to provide the theoretical background and practical experience necessary to understand the application of GIS and remotely sensed data in environmental assessment and management. It is an introductory module designed for students who, whilst familiar with PC usage, have had no prior experience of using GIS or remote sensed data. It introduces them to the key concepts of data acquisition and storage, errors and error propagation, and basic map manipulation techniques. The practical sessions take the form of a series of self-contained computer-based exercises, each building on skills learnt in the previous practical. Practicals will cover map manipulations, vector and raster data, and the classification and processing of spectral reflectance data acquired using both passive and active remote sensing. Field classes will include demonstrations of modern data collection methods, possibly including drone-based systems (weather permitting). Students will use leading commercial and/or open-source software in their practical classes, and apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems in environmental science and wildlife management.

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    For this course (per year)

    £13,400

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (per year)

    £30,600

    Entry requirements

    A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject such as: agronomy (crop production), biological sciences, earth sciences, geography, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, zoology and horticulture.

    University information

    Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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