Course summary
Develop your research skills for agricultural economics and food economics with our MSc by Research Agricultural and Food Economics master’s degree. During your studies, you’ll develop applied economics and marketing skills – including quantitative and qualitative research techniques – and then apply them to a diverse range of contemporary farm, food and rural issues in both developed and developing country contexts. 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). During your studies you’ll develop applied economics and marketing skills – including quantitative and qualitative research techniques – and then apply them to a diverse range of contemporary farm, food and rural issues in both developed and developing country contexts. 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/mres-agricultural-and-food-economics
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Consumers, Producers, Markets and Trade *Econometrics *Research Methods in Economics and Marketing *Energy, Climate Change and Development *Appraisal of Agricultural and Rural Development Projects *Food Security and Global Issues 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) Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above), plus an intermediate knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods. 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
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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 House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH