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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Newcastle University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Our course provides specialist skills and knowledge about the most important issues related to the sustainability of agricultural production and food security.

Overview

This master's in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security is suitable if you have an interest in sustainable agriculture and food security and want to develop a broad knowledge of the subject.

Sustainable agriculture and food security focuses on the availability of food now and in the future. This is a major concern of scientific and commercial communities world-wide.

The prominence of this subject is driven by:

  • an increasing global population
  • pressure on non-renewable or scarce resources
  • a need to increase food production whilst minimising the impact on the environment

The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security master's covers all aspects of food security as outlined by

  • Global Food Security
    • . The Global Food Security is a multi-agency programme involving the main UK public sector funders of research and training related to food.

    Industry experienced and research-active lecturers teach on this course.

    What you'll learn

    This master's in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security is comprised of compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory modules provide a detailed overview of the most important issues related to the sustainability of agricultural production and food security.

    Our Careers Service

    Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in United States
    (International fees)

    £ 30,600per year

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

    University information

    Newcastle University

    Newcastle University

    • University League Table

      26th

    • Campus address

      Newcastle University, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 7RU, England

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    Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.
    Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
    Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival and as they settle into life in the UK.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Agriculture & Forestry

      2nd out of 19 1

      7th out of 35 3

      23rd out of 73 3

    • Entry standards

      / Max 147
      138 94%

      6th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      68.0 68%

      2nd

      1

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.10 78%

      8th

      7

    • Entry standards

      / Max 208
      157 76%

      5th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      74.0 74%

      22nd

      4

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      2.86 71%

      34th

      8

    • Entry standards

      / Max 211
      138 66%

      29th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      79.0 79%

      23rd

      7

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      2.92 73%

      63rd

      3

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