MSc Agriculture and Development at University of Reading

Programme overview

The MSc Agriculture and Development examines the role of agriculture in international contexts, for careers in agricultural innovation and development, advisory services and sustainable, climate-adapted agricultural research. It looks at sustainable agricultural intensification and environmental resource management, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.

Faculty: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development | Department: Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Rethinking Agricultural Systems, Agriculture in the Tropics, Theories and Practices of Development, Research for Development, Experimental Agriculture and a Dissertation. Options include Climate Smart Agriculture, Principles of Integrated Pest Management, Agricultural Project Planning and Management, Horticultural Crop Technology and Energy, Climate Change and Development.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for careers in agricultural innovation and development, agricultural advisory services and sustainable, climate-adapted agricultural research, including policy research, in national and international organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2:2 or above) or equivalent from a university outside the UK; applicants with relevant career experience are also welcome, and knowledge of agriculture or horticulture is desirable. The personal statement should show motivation to help solve global problems linked to agriculture or food production. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time; part-time over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year Source

International applicants: GBP 27,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time; part-time over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year Source

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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