MSc Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A one-year, on-campus MSc that uses a holistic systems-thinking approach to evaluate the food system and develop secure, sustainable solutions to food security challenges, drawing on expertise from across several schools.

Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems (30 credits), Sustainable Food Consumption, Sustainable Food Supply Chains and Trade, a 30-credit Food Systems Fieldtrip and Research Skills.

Career pathways

Management and decision-making roles in agribusiness, food organisations and related bodies, applying systems thinking, strategy and policymaking skills to the transition to sustainable food systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (Hons) in any subject; applicants with a 2:2 (Hons), relevant work experience or professional qualifications are also encouraged to apply and are assessed on individual merit. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: International applicants: 30 July 2027; UK applicants: 10 September 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,200 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,800 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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