MSc Agroforestry and Food Security (Distance Learning)

A 2(i) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, e.g. Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Conservation Sciences, Sustainable Development, Geography or Biological Sciences. Alternatively, a first degree in an unrelated subject plus relevant practical experience may be accepted. Applicants are judged on their individual merits. Work experience and other factors are also considered. Students with degrees in forestry, agriculture, geography, biology, environmental studies, economics, law, social sciences, philosophy and modern languages have graduated from this course.

IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.

Current students and recent graduates have secured jobs in a wide variety of fields in natural research management and food security., Roles include consultants and managers in agriculture, agribusiness and environment, as well as policy and advocacy roles for government or NGOs. Others have continued their education with a PhD, work as researchers and teach/train others in the field. Career prospects also include promotion for those already employed in agroforestry or related professions.  

The taught component of this degree (120 credits), consists of 15 credit modules and may include both coursework and/or examination(s).

Modules run in a blended format whereby the lectures that are taught on campus are live streamed for distance learners. 

Dissertation component (60 credits) comprises a dissertation – an independent research project which is led by the student who works closely with an academic supervisor to submit their own high-quality postgraduate level research.  
 
Applicants not wishing to study for the full MSc (180 credits) can take exit awards of either Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) or Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits).