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MSc Agriculture and Development

University of Reading

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Examine the role of agriculture in international contexts with our MSc Agriculture and Development degree, designed for those pursuing careers in rural development, agricultural extension, or research. You will critically examine how agriculture – including horticulture – and agricultural research are addressing major challenges and opportunities in agricultural intensification and environmental sustainability, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions of the developing world. With an emphasis on farming systems and value chains, you’ll explore: the role and contributions of agriculture and horticulture to human development, food and nutritional security, livelihoods and ecosystem management. the biophysical, economic and social environments in which different types of agriculture are practised. advances in agricultural technology, research and practise in response to challenges such as institutional governance, poverty, climate change and environmental sustainability. how to enhance the relevance, quality and impact of agricultural research and farmer-led innovation processes in specific contexts, while recognising the weight of history and global political economy in the workings of the global agri-food system.

Application deadline

01/08/2025

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

    36th

  • Campus address

    Whiteknights Campus, Henley Business School, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6UD, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Agriculture & Forestry

    3rd out of 17 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 152
    134 88%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    1st

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    6th

    5

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