Course summary
Analyse the potential for sustainable farming systems in developing countries – based on their biophysical, economic and social contexts – with this flexible master’s programme. You can focus on social or natural sciences through our agriculture or horticulture pathways, and you’ll have opportunities to visit farms and research stations. You’ll also learn how to facilitate agriculture's contributions towards 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-agriculture-and-development.
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Rethinking agricultural development (including horticulture): implementing solutions *Agriculture in the tropics *Experimental agriculture *Theories and practises of development *Research and study skills for independent learning 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) Applicants are normally required to have a good undergraduate honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent from a university outside the UK. You will need to demonstrate motivation to contribute towards solving global problems linked to agriculture and food production. Knowledge of agriculture or horticulture is desirable.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| EU | £18650 | Whole course |
| England | £9250 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Wales | £9250 | Whole course |
| International | £18650 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH