MSc Sustainable Agriculture at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

Learn how agriculture and its environment should be adapted to future change with a Master’s in Sustainable Agriculture from an award-winning institute. This MSc in Sustainable Agriculture is designed for graduates and professionals seeking expertise in sustainable food production. You will build a strong understanding of crop production and how crops adapt to climate and environmental change and learn to design productive farming systems that reduce pressure on natural resources.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Science | Department: Natural Resources Institute | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September; January | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

All teaching and learning programme elements are delivered by research-active scientists. The course offers an integration of natural, social and economic sciences. You learn about the fundamentals of agriculture and how this knowledge supports the design of sustainable and climate-adapted food production systems. You build skills and experiences to accelerate your career and expand your networks in overseas research and development.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MSc Agriculture for Sustainable Development will be equipped for careers in the agricultural research and rural development sector. Potential future workplaces include NGOs, ministries, funding agencies and national and international research institutes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Agriculture, Biology, Plant/Crop Science, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related subject. Applicants with a degree in another subject may be considered where they can demonstrate relevant subject knowledge or professional experience as part of the application. We welcome applications from experienced professionals who may not hold a degree. Applicants with relevant professional qualifications, significant work experience or evidence of the ability to succeed at postgraduate level will be considered on an individual basis.

Intake: September; January

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/apply/pg

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