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PostgraduateMSc

Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, the MSc Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. From pollution in the air and water, climate change and unsustainable farming and food supply chains, to population growth and concerns about hunger, obesity, or eating too much meat - the challenges of sustainable living are all around us. The MSc in Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity is an exciting new partnership between Royal Holloway and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Students on this degree will study at Royal Holloway and at Kew, learning from world leading experts at both institutions and spending approximately equal time at our main campus in Surrey and Kew’s main si... International tuition fees are £24,500 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Global Food Systems and Security
Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production
Climate Change and Environmental Resilience
Advanced Research Methods in Food Science
Food Policy
Culture and International Development
Plant Genetic Resources and Crop Improvement
Applied Technologies in Food Security
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.575.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£24,500

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working
11%Studying
12%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
44%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London offers Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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