Full time
1 year
SEP-22
MSc - Master of Science
Agriculture (General) Agricultural Science
Taught
Gain the skills and knowledge to keep feeding the world. As the population grows so do the challenges we face, and the need for creative solutions from agricultural specialists.
The demand for safe, wholesome food produced in an environmentally sensitive manner is a major political issue for national governments and internationally within global commodity markets. Global population is set to rise to 9 billion by 2050*, which will substantially increase the demand for food.
As a recognised centre of research excellence that is closely engaged with the industries, professions and organisations involved in the global agri-food chain and the UK rural economy, we can help you develop the skills to play a key role managing global agricultural production systems.
MSc students will learn to:
Careers
Students have typically entered a wide variety of professions. Some have worked for government departments and agencies such as Natural England or the Environment Agency. Others have joined agrochemical companies or found positions within agricultural or environmental consultancies.
Award
Final award: MSc
Intermediate awards: PgC Agricultural Production Systems, PgD Agricultural Sciences and Production Systems
For this course (per year)
9,120
For this course (per year)
15,600
PgC/PgD entry candidates should possess one of the following: Honours degree (at least a 2.2); A good UK based HND or Foundation Degree, together with related industrial or professional experience of at least two years; A Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate or equivalent. For MSc entry candidates should possess one of the following: Honours degree (at least a 2.2); A Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent.
Harper Adams University has been providing world-leading, specialist education in the fields of agriculture, farming, and animal science for 120 years. It is now the UK’s market leader, by share*, for postgraduate degrees in agricultural and veterinary subjects. It offers Masters programmes developed in conjunction with industry in a range of topics related to agricultural production, agri-tech, food industry management, global agri-business,...more
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Full time | 1 year | SEP-22