MSc Agroecology and Sustainable Management in Agriculture at Harper Adams University

Agroecology and Sustainable Management is at the heart of a changing food system - reconnecting farming with nature, supporting thriving rural communities, and creating sustainable ways to feed a growing world. On this course, you’ll study how ecological science, regenerative practices and social innovation can be brought together to shape the future of agriculture. You’ll explore how farming can work with natural systems — restoring soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and building resilience to climate change — while also supporting farmers’ livelihoods and global food security.

Department: Agriculture  |  Duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 to 3 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: February 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Fundamentals of Agroecology, Food Sustainability and Ethics, Sustainable Farming Systems, Soil, Water, Nutrient and Waste Management, Global Challenges for Sustainable Futures, Experimental Design and Qualitative Analysis, Masters Research Project. Optional modules include Regenerative Approaches for Contemporary Farming Systems, Applied Problem Solving, Precision Farming.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course have gone on to a wide range of careers — from advisory roles at organisations like LEAF and Promar, to positions in government agencies such as AHDB, Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency. Others have pursued research, PhDs and academic roles both in the UK and internationally, or joined professional societies like the British Ecological Society.

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