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MSc Food Economics and Marketing

MSc Food Economics and Marketing

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Full time | University of Reading | 12 months | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Food / Agricultural Economics Marketing

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

Train in applied economics, policy, marketing and research methods in the context of food with our MSc Food Economics and Marketing master’s degree. Focusing on how economic and marketing forces influence decisions of producers, processors, retailers, consumers and policy makers along food supply chains – at a domestic and international level – this programme will provide you with critical training in applied economics, marketing, and quantitative and qualitative research techniques.

Career

Your MSc Food Economics and Marketing degree will prepare you to work for world organisations such as the European Union, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, non-governmental organisations, international food companies, consulting companies, and more.

A wide variety of visiting speakers and field trips means you’ll have many opportunities for networking, while competitive internships, placements, and research dissertations provide opportunities to showcase your skills, undertake field research, or link with organisations in the development sector.

Modules

Advertising and Branding
Consumer Behaviour and Food Marketing
Research and Study Skills for Independent Learning
Nudging and Behaviour Change
Marketing Research Methods
Food Policy
Advanced Marketing

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,350

Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Applicants who have relevant career experience are also welcome to apply. You will need an intermediate knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods, however, strong applicants with little or no training in economics may be admitted, provided you attend a pre-sessional economics course. Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills.