MSc Crop Production at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Learn how to tackle food insecurity and climate change through real-world research and transformative learning. Become an innovator at ARU in Writtle. Course durations vary slightly: 12 months (September starts), or 16 months (January starts).

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Gain an understanding of crop production today and in the future. By studying sustainable crop production, postharvest management, controlled environment agriculture, strategic management and the global forces shaping food systems, you'll develop a broad and integrated understanding of crop production across field, protected and controlled environment systems. Year 1: Sustainable Crop Production, Applied Research (Methods) for Managers, Cropping Systems and Innovations, Strategic Management, Postharvest Systems Management, Sustainable Global Business Management and Circular Economics, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Food Security and Sustainable Farm Management.

Career pathways

ARU Writtle’s specialised education empowered me to lead high-tech facilities, managing international commercial production alongside world-class agronomists globally. Prepare to lead innovation in agriculture and horticulture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree, with honours, in a related subject such as agriculture, horticulture or environmental sciences and at a minimum final classification of lower second (2:2) or equivalent. Applicants with a first honours degree in another discipline but with significant work experience will also be considered. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,275 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,825 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=p1310

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