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Food Security and Development at University of Reading - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

Address the challenges of global food insecurity and poverty with our MSc Food Security and Development master’s degree. Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25). You will develop a multidisciplinary understanding of how food systems work in developing countries, and explore the main drivers of global food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty. Joining this programme means you’ll also be joining the Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics in our School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, where we are committed to empowering change through our teaching and research. Our academics tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues across their respective fields of expertise, and our mission is to make a difference in the context of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-development-and-applied-economics-pg/msc-food-security-and-development

Modules

Sample modules may include: *Theories and Practices of Development

  • Food Security and Development
  • Research for Development
  • Global Environmental Change, Justice and Development
  • Agricultural Project Planning and Management in Developing Countries.
These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2:2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Evidence of prior experience in the sector may also be taken into consideration. Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Food Security and Development at University of Reading - UCAS