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MSc by Research Agricultural and Food Economics

MSc by Research Agricultural and Food Economics

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Agriculture (General) Food / Agricultural Economics

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Develop your research skills for agricultural economics and food economics with our MSc by Research Agricultural and Food Economics master’s degree.

During your studies you’ll develop applied economics and marketing skills – including quantitative and qualitative research techniques – and then apply them to a diverse range of contemporary farm, food and rural issues in both developed and developing country contexts.

You will: join the highest-ranking UK university for Agriculture and Forestry (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020 - Agriculture & Forestry). We’re ranked 9th in the world, and are the only UK university in the top 50; receive rigorous training in research methods, preparing you for a research career in academic and non-academic organisations, as well as doctoral studies in agricultural and food economics and marketing; choose from a diverse range of modules that aim to give you the knowledge and skills you need to have an impact and be part of global change.

Joining this programme means you’ll also be joining our School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, where we are committed to empowering change through our teaching and research. Our academics tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues across their respective fields of expertise, and our mission is to make a difference in the context of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Modules

Research and study skills for independent learning - Core
Quantitative Marketing Research Methods - Core
Qualitative Research Methods - Core
Econometrics - Core
Consumer, Producers, Markets and Trade - Core
Dissertation (International Development & Applied Economics) - Core

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.