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University of Hertfordshire
MSc Environmental Management for Agriculture
University of Hertfordshire

MSc Environmental Management for Agriculture

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Full time | College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire | 1 year | SEP

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Full time

Duration

1 year

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SEP

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Agriculture (General) Environmental Studies Environmental Management

Course Summary

Agriculture faces many challenges, not least coping with the rising demand for food, biofuel and other products by an increasing population combined with the demands for a more sustainable industry. Food security is key and requires the reconciliation of efficient production of food with reducing agriculture’s environmental footprint. The MSc Environmental Management for Agriculture course examines agriculture activities and their potential to impact both positively and negatively on the environment. It explains how environmental management systems, environmental auditing, life cycle assessment and environmental impact assessment can be used in the farm situation. This course aims to use environmental management to deliver sustainable agricultural management. Students will gain a holistic understanding and the interdisciplinary training to identify on-farm environmental risks and the knowledge and skills needed to develop answers.

Modules

Agriculture and Environment (15 Credits) - Core
The module will introduce the causes and consequences of the main environmental impacts arising from agricultural systems in temperate climates and related activities with emphasis on the underpinning the environmental science. Their relevance in a broader global context will be considered. The techniques commonly used to evaluate the environmental implications of agricultural pollutants will be explored in combination with their advantages, disadvantages and limitations. Subjects tackled include: * agri-environmental policy and legislation; * activities contributing to climate change and their evaluation; * the fate, transport, impacts and ecotoxicology of agricultural pesticides; * nutrient cycling and environmental pollution including the use of organic manures and organic amendments; * use of agri-environmental indicators, benchmarking and other approaches to manage environmental quality; * management and monitoring of on-farm habitats and biodiversity.
Environmental Management for Agriculture Individual Research Project (45 Credits) - Core
Foundation in Environmental Auditing (15 Credits) - Core
Integrated Crop Protection (15 Credits) - Core
Integrated Farm Management (15 Credits) - Core
Research Methods (15 Credits) - Core
Study Skills - Core
Sustainability and Environmental Systems (15 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,980

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,250

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2.2. Honours degree, in agriculture, botany, plant sciences, horticulture, zoology, environmental sciences, or a related subject or a professional qualification and / or work experience equivalent to the above.

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The University of Hertfordshire offers a huge variety of postgraduate courses across 19 subject areas, from creative arts to sustainable planning. It offers flexible study options to suit a student’s lifestyle, fantastic links to business, and expert guidance every step of the way. Why choose postgraduate study at Herts? Student Satisfaction: 1st in the East of England for postgraduate study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards,...more

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