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MRes Agricultural and Food Economics

University of Reading

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Develop your research skills for agricultural and food economics with our MRes Agricultural and Food Economics master’s degree.Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25).During your studies you’ll develop applied economics and marketing skills – including quantitative and qualitative research techniques – and then apply them to a diverse range of contemporary farm, food and rural issues in both developed and developing country contexts.Choose MRes Agricultural and Food Economics at the University of ReadingYou will:join the highest placed UK university for Agriculture and Forestry at 20th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject, Agriculture and Forestry, 2025), with its own farms and specialist facilitiesreceive rigorous training in research methods, preparing you for a research career in academic and non-academic organisations, as well as doctoral studies in agricultural and food economics and marketingchoose from a diverse range of modules that aim to give you the knowledge and skills you need to have an impact and be part of global change.

Application deadline

01/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 26,450per year

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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    39th out of 76 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    111 50%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    27th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    66th

    31

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