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Agriculture and Development at University of Reading - UCAS

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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.Examine the role of agriculture in international contexts with our MSc Agriculture and Development master’s degree, designed for those pursuing careers in rural development, agricultural extension, or research. 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

Modules

Sample modules may include: *Rethinking agricultural development *Agriculture in the Tropics *Experimental Agriculture *Theories and Practises of Development *Research for Development *Dissertation 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. Knowledge of agriculture or horticulture is desirable.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £11750 Whole course
EU £25850 Whole course
England £11750 Whole course
Northern Ireland £11750 Whole course
Scotland £11750 Whole course
Wales £11750 Whole course
Channel Islands £11750 Whole course
International £25850 Whole course

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Agriculture and Development at University of Reading - UCAS