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Agriculture for Sustainable Development at University of Greenwich - UCAS

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Course summary

Learn how agriculture and its environment should be adapted to future change with a Master’s in Agriculture for Sustainable Development from an award-winning institute. This course is for graduates and professionals looking for greater knowledge and expertise in sustainable agricultural development. You'll gain a strong understanding of the fundamentals of crop production, such as adaptation to climate and other environmental changes. You then explore how this expertise can help to design effective food production systems without placing unsustainable demands on the environment. The emphasis is on agriculture in tropical or developing countries, but the approaches can be used globally. The course integrates natural, social and economic sciences. It draws on our unrivalled expertise in an array of disciplines, including crop production, pest and disease management, postharvest technologies, climate change adaptation, and agricultural economics and marketing. The course is taught on our Medway Campus and delivered by world-leading scientists from the award-winning Natural Resources Institute, who are working on sustainable agriculture projects around the world. We use real global case studies in our teaching, and you'll have an opportunity to play a meaningful role in current research projects. Benefit from small class sizes, quality supervision, and access to cutting-edge research facilities and resources. What you should know about this course

  • All teaching and learning programme elements are delivered by research-active scientists.
  • The course offers an integration of natural, social and economic sciences.
  • You learn about the fundamentals of agriculture and how this knowledge supports the design of sustainable and climate-adapted food production systems.
  • You build skills and experiences to accelerate your career and expand your networks in overseas research and development.
  • This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Kent.

Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Assessment method

Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as: Classroom presentations, discussions and case-studies Critical reviews, looking at new areas of research Examinations.


Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Agriculture, Biology, Plant/Crop Science, Agricultural Economy or a relevant subject. Applicants are encouraged to provided proof of a research project undertaken within their degree. Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered. Applicants from other degree backgrounds may be considered.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £17975 Whole course
England £11325 Whole course
Northern Ireland £11325 Whole course
Scotland £11325 Whole course
Wales £11325 Whole course
International £17975 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

These fees are currently set for 2025/26 entry. For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

Sponsorship information

We understand that the transition into postgraduate study can be confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

Agriculture for Sustainable Development at University of Greenwich - UCAS