PgC / PgD / MSc /MProf Agricultural Sciences and Production Systems

The demand for safe, wholesome food produced environmentally sensitively is a prominent political issue for national governments and internationally within global commodity markets. Moreover, the international addition, the global population is set to rise to 9 billion by 2050*, which will substantially increase the demand for food.

As a recognized center of research excellence closely engaged with the industries, professions, and organizations involved in the global agri-food chain and the UK rural economy, we can help you develop the skills to play a vital role in managing global agricultural production systems.

MSc students will learn to:

Understand global crop and animal production systems and their impact on environmental quality.

Produce management solutions that consider the balance between crop and animal production, economic and social needs, and environmental protection.

Communicate ideas and technical management solutions to different audiences.

Assess the quality of farmland environments and create strategies to enhance landscape and wildlife potential in different geographic locations.

Formulate, test, and draw conclusions from hypotheses.

Solve problems through novel research techniques.

For PC/PgD entry, candidates should possess one of the following:

• Honors degree (at least a 2.2)

• A good UK-based HND or Foundation Degree, together with related industrial or professional experience of at least two years

• A Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate or equivalent

For MSc entry, candidates should possess one of the following: 

• Honors degree (at least a 2.2)

• A Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.