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    MSc 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time

Course Description

Develop your understanding of economic concepts and policies that promote world agricultural development with our MSc Agriculture Economics master’s degree.

With an ever-increasing world population and growing pressure on the world’s finite resources, the analytical skills of agricultural economists are more relevant than ever.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally required to have a good undergraduate honours degree, ideally with upper second-class or above (or equivalent from an internationally recognised university outside the UK). Applicants who have relevant career experience are also welcome to apply.

Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

Masters scholarships available please visit website for details

Student Destinations

Our programmes are excellent preparation for careers in practice, research and policy in the areas of international and rural development, agricultural economics, and marketing within the food chain.

Engagement with a wide variety of visiting speakers and field trips provides many opportunities for networking. In addition, competitive internships, placements and research dissertations are opportunities to showcase your skills, undertake field research or link with organisations in the development sector.For examples of organisations our graduates go on to work for, please visit the GIIDAE website.

Module Details

Sample modules:

  • Consumer, Producers, Markets and Trade
  • Econometrics
  • Resource and Environmental Economics
  • Research and Study Skills for Independent Learning

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