MSc Sustainable Agriculture (5 years route) at Aberystwyth University

Programme overview

This distance learning MSc focuses on increasing efficiency and reducing environmental impact in extensive pasture-based agricultural production. It is designed for people employed in the agri-food sector and is taught by experts from Aberystwyth University and Bangor University, with work-based research projects.

Department: Department of Life Sciences | Duration: 5 years (full MSc can be completed in 2 to 5 years) | Intake: January, May or September (2027 and 2028 starts) | Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete a core Research Methods module, a 60-credit dissertation and five option modules, chosen from Business Management for Rural Entrepreneurs, Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture, Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond, Livestock Health and Welfare, Livestock Nutrition, Livestock Production Science, Low carbon livestock, Plant Breeding, Silage Science, Soil Science and Sustainable Forage Systems. Each 14-week module is delivered online, there are no exams, and assessment is by coursework, presentations and forum discussion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject or equivalent. Non-graduates must have at least 24 months of relevant full-time work experience in an agri-food industry. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. An up-to-date CV is encouraged.

Intake: January, May or September (2027 and 2028 starts)

Duration: 5 years

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