Agroforestry and Food Security (Distance Learning) MSc at Bangor University

The distance-learning Agroforestry and Food Security MSc gives a detailed understanding of agroforestry as part of a sustainable food production system, including its social and environmental components, across temperate and tropical contexts. The course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (partial fulfilment of Professional Membership Entry).

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time; distance learning  |  Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

A taught component of 120 credits in 15-credit modules (coursework and/or examinations), with lectures taught on campus live-streamed for distance learners, plus a 60-credit dissertation. Exit awards of PG Certificate (60 credits) or PG Diploma (120 credits) are available.

Career pathways

Graduates work as consultants and managers in agriculture, agribusiness and the environment, in policy and advocacy roles for government or NGOs, as researchers and trainers, or go on to a PhD.

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