Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Agricultural University, the PgDip Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Cirencester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course will equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills needed by governments, NGOs, commercial companies, and farms as they respond to some of today's biggest challenges within the agriculture and food sectors. You will delve into critical issues such as the human exploitation of the Earth’s resources, poverty alleviation and food security, and the ethical and cultural implications of policy development. You will study five core modules covering understanding and improving agricultural and food supply systems. International tuition fees are £22,000 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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