Find out more about studying MSc Sustainable Agriculture (Distance Learning) at Aberystwyth University? We've gathered all the key details, entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
MSc - Master of Science
Online Campus
Online
Sep 2028
2 Year
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to help agriculture meet the challenges of the 21st century! The Sustainable Agriculture course at Aberystwyth University centres on increasing efficiency and reducing environmental impact within the extensive pasture-based production sector. The programme provides flexible, accessible, postgraduate level training for people employed in the agri-food sector. Training comprises distance learning modules and work-based research projects. These are accessible as CPD or as credit-bearing units, which can be built towards a range of postgraduate qualifications.
The work based research module offers the opportunity for student to focus in depth on a topic of personal interest to them within a professional, work based context. The module will allow them scope to address a research question of applied relevance, employing appropriate research methodology to do so. The project may be discipline specific or multidisciplinary - in a work based, applied context this is quite likely. The professional context itself must have a clear connection with the agri-food industry.
This module provides the tools necessary for carrying out independent research. Covering statistics for analyzing data and building towards the students identifying a suitable dissertation topic. The student will also be taught to evaluate existing research published in a range of different sources and will also evaluate the different knowledge exchange mechanisms that are appropriate to the audience.
