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PgC / PgD / MSc Data Science for Global Agriculture, Food and Environment

Harper Adams University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Harper Adams University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

There is a huge skills gap in the UK workforce when it comes to data science and artificial intelligence. The Government’s Digital Skills strategy states that within the next 20 years, 90 per cent of all jobs will require some element of digital skills, with data science pinpointed as a priority area for investment.

At the same time, the agri-food sector is a radical shift in demand for data scientists, thanks to applications in agri-tech, and smart farming and a large surge in demand for general skills using big data and open data across the sector through 2030. This new course, the first and only of its kind in the UK, seeks to address these dual challenges.

This course is ideal for candidates with a background in agriculture, food science, or in wildlife, conservation and environmental science, or for someone from a data science background that wishes to enter one of these subject areas. Our flexible programme consists of core training in data science tools and further specialised training, so that you can choose your own path: help agri-food companies make smarter business decisions, or use data to solve important conservation challenges.

Block-based study

Modules are delivered in one week (and in a select few modules two week) blocks on campus. You will know in advance which weeks require physical attendance as they’ll be scheduled on the timetable. In addition to this, you will be required to allocate time for self-study to complete the assignments associated with each of the modules. Some modules may also include research and/or exam elements, these are also highlighted on the timetable.

Teaching and learning

Each module will be delivered by block delivery over a five-day period.

Whilst away from Harper Adams, students will be supported via the VLE as indicated in the module descriptors and will have access to teaching staff via telephone and email.

The curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of two types of potential students who wish to work as data scientists within the agriculture and food-related industries.

The first group are individuals who have an undergraduate or technical background in some aspect of data science and are looking to obtain the necessary agriculture and food experience and the second group are individuals who have a background in agriculture and/or food and wish to undertake training in data science.

Both types of student will be supported by an Agriculture for the Land & Business Professional Boot Camp or a Data Science Boot Camp whereby students undertake a non-credit bearing training course to directly support their introduction to study.

The data science component of the course will be supported by a range of online materials.

You will gain Intermediate awards: PG Cert, PG Dip.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Harper Adams University

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Harper Adams University, Newport, Telford And Wrekin, TF10 8NB, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 19 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 145
    134 88%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    2nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.93 79%

    10th

    3

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