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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Whiteknights Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Overview

Develop your understanding of economic concepts and policies that promote world agricultural development with our MSc Agriculture Economics master’s degree. With an ever-increasing world population and growing pressure on the world’s finite resources, the analytical skills of agricultural economists are more relevant than ever.

Learning

You will have the option to specialise in a development pathway that will provide you with an area of expertise within agricultural development economics. You can also choose 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.

Career

Your MSc Agricultural Economics degree will provide you with the necessary skills to work as an agricultural economist in industry, government or non-governmental organisations. It also provides the essential training required to undertake higher study in agricultural economics. A wide variety of visiting speakers and field trips means you’ll have many opportunities for networking, while competitive internships, placements, and research dissertations provide opportunities to showcase your skills, undertake field research, or link with organisations in the development sector.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 22,350per year

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University information

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    35th

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights House, PO Box 217, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 6AH, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 19 2

    44th out of 79 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 147
    137 93%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    55.0 55%

    9th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    11th

    10
  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    122 54%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    33rd

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    50th

    4

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