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MSc PG Dip PG Cert Agricultural Sciences And Production Systems

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    MSc/PGDip/PGCert 1 year full-time, up to 3 years part-time

Course Description

Gain the skills and knowledge to keep feeding the world. As the population grows so do the challenges we face, and the need for creative solutions from agricultural specialists.

The demand for safe, wholesome food produced in an environmentally sensitive manner is a major political issue for national governments and internationally within global commodity markets. Global population is set to rise to 9 billion by 2050*, which will substantially increase the demand for food.

As a recognised centre of research excellence that is closely engaged with the industries, professions and organisations involved in the global agri-food chain and the UK rural economy, we can help you develop the skills to play a key role 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 take into account 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.

Entry Requirements

For MSc entry candidates should possess one of the following:

  • Honours degree (at least a 2.2)
  • A Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent

For PGDip/PGCert entry candidates should possess one of the following:

  • Honours 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

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Fees

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

Students have typically entered a wide variety of professions. Some have worked for government departments and agencies such as Natural England or the Environment Agency. Others have joined agrochemical companies or found positions within agricultural or environmental consultancies.

Module Details

MSc (180 credits from)

  • Research and Information Skills
  • Farm Business Management
  • Principles and Practices of Crop Production
  • Principles and Practice of Livestock Husbandry
  • Sustainable Farming Systems
  • Experimental Design and Analysis
  • Research Project

Optional Modules

  • Advanced Research Methods (Social Sciences)
  • Optional Cognate Module 1
  • Optional Cognate Module 2
  • Optional module 3

PGDip 120 credits from:

  • Research and Information Skills
  • Farm Business Management
  • Principles and Practices of Crop Production
  • Principles and Practice of Livestock Husbandry
  • Sustainable Farming Systems

Optional modules

  • Experimental Design and Analysis
  • Advanced Research Methods (Social Sciences)
  • Optional Cognate Module 1
  • Optional Cognate Module 2
  • Optional module 3

PGCert 60 credits from:

  • Research and Information Skills
  • Farm Business Management
  • Principles and Practices of Crop Production
  • Principles and Practice of Livestock Husbandry

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