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Study Details: MSc/MRes/PGDip/PGCert 1 year full-time, up to 3 years part-time
This course is intended to provide students with a detailed understanding of basic and applied agro-ecology and the issues associated with, on the one hand, the increased and shifting needs for food production and on the other the need for conservation and management of natural resources. Sustainable food production and sustainable intensification are of high policy importance both nationally and internationally. Agro-ecology is a key aspect of sustainable intensification.
This course is underpinned by an extensive programme of agri-environment research at Harper Adams and long-standing collaborations with research institutes and other organisations in the UK and overseas. The course will utilise our teaching strengths and offer an alternative focus for students with an interest in both agriculture and the natural environment, and will complement other specialist postgraduate courses such as the Entomology courses, Integrated Pest Management, and Weed Science.
Specifically the course will enable students to:
A UK honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with a good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area plus at least two years’ relevant industrial or professional experience may also be considered.
Previous experience, referees’ reports and interviews will be used to determine the suitability of candidates for particular programmes.
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This course will provide the foundation for a career in both conservation and in agriculture.
The course will provide you with specialized training in agroecology and farmland conservation. Specifically, the course which will:
MSc 180 credits from:
Optional Modules
PGDip 120 credits from:
Optional Modules
PGCert 60 credits from:
Optional Modules
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