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 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). 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. 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 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. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Entry requirements
Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2:2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Applicants who have relevant career experience are also welcome to apply. Applicants without prior knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods are strongly advised to take some preliminary economics course prior to commencing their study at University of Reading. Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills. For a list of requirements by country, please visit our Country-Specific Information page. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent)
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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Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR