MSc Agricultural Economics

The MSc Agricultural Economics course at the University of Reading is designed for individuals interested in the economic and financial aspects of agricultural industries. The course gives insights into economic theories and techniques, and their application to agricultural economics. It involves empirical, policy-oriented, and theoretical aspects of the field, thus providing transferable skills useful for jobs in policy, research, or academia.Course Content: The programme includes modules on agricultural economics, policy, and methods to market risks and microfinance. It also encompasses advanced economic theory and econometrics. It further explores case studies developed from ongoing research and projects.Key Modules: Key modules include Microeconomic Theory, Quantitative Methods for Economic Analysis, Welfare Economics and Cost-Benefit Analysis, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Agricultural Policy and Trade, Case Studies in Agricultural Economics and Policy.Accreditations: The course is delivered by the School of Agriculture, Policy, and Development, which has been awarded a QS World Ranking of 11th in the world for Agriculture and Forestry.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue careers in a wide variety of sectors like finance, agriculture, NGOs and international organisations, government agencies, or continue into PhD research work in several economics areas. There's a dedicated department to support career development.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.