Course summary
Develop your understanding of economic concepts and policies that promote world agricultural development with our MSc Agriculture Economics master’s degree. Study at the UK’s leading university for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 1st in the People and Planet University League, 2023/24). With an ever-increasing world population and growing pressure on the world’s finite resources, the analytical skills of agricultural economists are more relevant than ever. Joining this programme means you’ll also be joining the Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics, based 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 at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-development-and-applied-economics-pg/msc-agricultural-economics
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Consumer, Producers, Markets and Trade *Econometrics *Environmental and Resource Economics *Energy, Climate Change and Development *Rethinking Agricultural Systems *Global Environmental Change Justice and Development These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/25 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. 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, ideally with upper second-class or above (or equivalent from an internationally recognised university outside the UK), plus an intermediate knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods. Applicants who have relevant career experience are also welcome to apply. Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills. Please note: If you have little or no training in economics, you may be admitted if you attend our pre-sessional economics course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
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Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH