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Agricultural and Environmental Science MSc

Agricultural and Environmental Science MSc

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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

Environmental Science Agricultural Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Our master's in agriculture and environmental science can help you develop a career in sustainable farming systems, environmental management and rural development.

About this course

This master's in agriculture and environmental science develops your understanding of the interaction between agriculture and the environment. There is an emphasis on sustainability and the ecological consequences of unsound management. It gives you the skills for a career related to:

sustainability in farming systems
environmental management
rural development

What you'll learn

You will develop knowledge and skills in core concepts such as:

sustainable development and environmental change
quantitative techniques
experimental design
data analysis
assessment of land use capability
habitat potential
risks of water pollution
soil quality
ecosystem services
analysis, interpretation and presentation of field data
science, policy and action underlying climate change and land use

Your future

Our Agricultural and Environmental Science MSc can help you develop a career in:

sustainable farming systems

environmental management

rural development

Modules

The overall aim of this module is to provide the knowledge and skills required to assess and appraise agricultural management in practice, with particular emphasis on evaluating 'sustainable' production approaches.

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 an international equivalent, in a relevant subject, such as: agronomy (crop production), biological sciences, earth sciences, geography, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, zoology, 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