MA Agriculture and Rural Development at University of East Anglia

Gain first-class training in how agriculture can contribute to poverty alleviation, food security, and rural development in low-income countries. Our unique MA in Agriculture and Rural Development blends theory, practical skills, real-world case studies, and empirical insights to give you a solid foundation in global issues surrounding agriculture, rural livelihoods, and rural policies and politics. You’ll explore the policies and practices of major international institutions like the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, UN Development Programme, World Bank, and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Global Development  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 1 year full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: Entry points: January; next start January 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll explore how global forces—such as trends in farming and trade, environmental change, policy shifts, and social movements—shape food and agriculture. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Sustainability, Policy and Practice, Rural Livelihoods and Agrarian Change, Globalised Agriculture and Food Systems, Research Approaches for Dissertation or Analytical Report (spring Starters).

Career pathways

With an MA Agriculture and Rural Development degree, you could launch a career in: International Development agencies Field Non-Governmental Organisations Private sector companies working in agriculture and food value chains Self-employed in social enterprises

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