MRes Agricultural and Food Economics

The MRes Agricultural and Food Economics is a postgraduate course offered by the University of Reading, UK. This unique course is ideal for those who aspire to inspire and shape agriculture and food policy. It provides students with a strong foundation in economic theories, models, and research methods that can be applied to agricultural and food policies.Course Content: Course content mainly focuses on the application of economic theory to the agricultural and food sectors and making crucial links between theory and application. Students have the option of completing a research project that focuses on a detailed investigation of an issue relevant to their chosen career. Key Modules: Key modules covered in the course include Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory, Numerical Methods, and Statistical Methods. Other important modules include Econometrics, Advanced Econometric Methods, and a research module in Agricultural and Food Economics.Accreditations: Upon successful completion, the course leads to the award of a Master of Research (MRes) in Agricultural and Food Economics.Future Careers: Graduates have found success in various fields, including agricultural consultancy, agri-food companies, research institutes, government departments, and international agencies. They have gone on to utilised their economically-sound and research-focused training to excel in agriculture and food policy roles.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.