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PostgraduateMSc

Food Security

SRUC Scotland's Rural College
Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£40,800Per Year (Intl)
£18,900Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by SRUC Scotland's Rural College, the MSc Food Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course focuses on the analytical and communication skills needed to contribute to the achievement and sustaining of food security in the 21st century. It can be studied full time over one year or part time over two years. Food security has become a critically important issue for societies around the globe. With rapid growth in the area, there's an increasing demand for qualified experts to help create the policies and legislations that protect and govern food production and the supply chain. International tuition fees are £40,800 per year, home/UK fees are £18,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Global Food Systems and Supply Chains
Food Security Policy and Governance
Agricultural Production and Sustainability
Nutrition
Health and Food Access
Environmental and Climate Impacts on Food
Economics of Food Security
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Dissertation in Food Security
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Preferably a UK honours degree (2:1) or equivalent, in agricultural or environmental sciences, engineering or social sciences, or other relevant subject. Evidence of English competence. Typically, it is an intense experience full of excitement, enthusiastic discussions, and personal growth. Virtual Experience Take a look around the SRUC Virtual Experience for lots of great student videos and examples of what it’s like to study our courses, along with campus and facility tours.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£40,800

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£40,800

Home Student Fee

£18,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
35%Professional Jobs
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About SRUC Scotland's Rural College

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