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MSc by Research in Ecology and Evolution - Sustainable Agriculture

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-DEC-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

One of the primary challenges for the growing human population is how to create increasing amounts of high-quality food without depleting the world of its natural resources. Research in our group focuses on methods for both the enhancement of natural ecosystems within and around agricultural landscapes, and the function of those ecosystems in enhancing agricultural productivity. Key research areas include the study of the abundance, diversity and function of key insect groups, such as pollinators and biocontrol agents that provide valuable services ($220bn per year globally, in the case of pollinators) to global food production. A particular area of focus is the role of certain environmental chemicals, such as neonicotinoids, in pollinator declines. A second area of work focuses on the management of agricultural landscapes to enhance productivity through ecological restoration. In this area of research, our academics are developing a new understanding of how water, soil, and biodiversity interact in agricultural fields to support not only the growing of staple food crops but also healthy local populations of birds and other taxa. A further area of work involves the study of the ecological interactions that take place within soils between plants and other organisms. Mutualistic relationships between plants and fungi are ancient, and EERG researchers are developing our understanding of those relationships so that fundamental knowledge can be translated into agricultural innovation.

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£ 31,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds (Main), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    21st out of 87 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    147 66%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    15th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.06 76%

    67th

    12

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