MSc Agriculture for Sustainable Development
Course Overview
This MSc program equips graduates and professionals with advanced expertise in sustainable agricultural development, focusing on the challenges faced in tropical and developing countries. You will gain a strong foundation in crop production and learn to design effective, climate-resilient food systems that minimize environmental impact. The course is delivered by world-leading scientists and integrates natural, social, and economic sciences for a holistic approach.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn from award-winning, research-active scientists at the Natural Resources Institute working on global projects.
- Gain hands-on experience with real global case studies and opportunities to contribute to current research.
- Integrate natural, social, and economic sciences to address complex agricultural challenges holistically.
- Benefit from small class sizes, personalized supervision, and access to cutting-edge research facilities.
- Prepare for a career in NGOs, research institutes, or government agencies, or for further PhD study.
Course Overview
This MSc program equips graduates and professionals with advanced expertise in sustainable agricultural development, focusing on the challenges faced in tropical and developing countries. You will gain a strong foundation in crop production and learn to design effective, climate-resilient food systems that minimize environmental impact. The course is delivered by world-leading scientists and integrates natural, social, and economic sciences for a holistic approach.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn from award-winning, research-active scientists at the Natural Resources Institute working on global projects.
- Gain hands-on experience with real global case studies and opportunities to contribute to current research.
- Integrate natural, social, and economic sciences to address complex agricultural challenges holistically.
- Benefit from small class sizes, personalized supervision, and access to cutting-edge research facilities.
- Prepare for a career in NGOs, research institutes, or government agencies, or for further PhD study.
Requirements
Modules
- Integrated Pest Management
- Independent Research Project (NRI)
- Agronomy and Crop Physiology
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
- Research Methods for Postgraduates
- Risk Analysis for Agriculture and the Environment
- Environmental Footprinting
- Agricultural and Natural Resources Innovation for Development
- Plant Disease Management
- Economics, Agriculture and Marketing
- Postharvest Technology of Fruit and Vegetables
- Agroforestry
- Introduction to GIS for Natural Resource Management
- Soils and Environments
- Postgraduate Negotiated Learning Module
