MSc Sustainable Food Production at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A one-year interdisciplinary MSc in sustainable food production across land and water, blending scientific and social understanding, technological innovation and data skills, and culminating in an independent research project. Teaching is aligned with the University's Centre of Research Excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Productive Systems (CRISPS).

Department: School of Biological and Marine Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time route available | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core training covers research design, ethics, communication and data skills plus an MSc Dissertation, alongside subject modules including Sustainable Fisheries, Sustainable Agriculture, Advances in Plant Technology and Biotechnology, Spatial Ecology of Animals in Managed Landscapes and Climate Change: Science and Policy.

Career pathways

Roles include community food programme coordinator, sustainability officer in food manufacturing, supply-chain sustainability analyst, product development assistant for sustainable or alternative foods, environmental compliance coordinator and agricultural or sustainability consultant, across industry, government, NGOs, research and advisory sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent, preferably in biology, environmental science, zoology, marine biology or agriculture; applicants with a 2:2 or other relevant degrees are considered case by case, and workplace experience may be accepted for applicants without recent formal qualifications. International applicants need a suitable English language qualification: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Supporting documents: degree certificates or transcripts, a personal statement of approximately 250-400 words, and proof of sponsorship where applicable. Decisions are normally made within four weeks; references or an interview may be requested.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for UK students. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition. Source

Duration: 1 year

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