PostgraduateMSc

Food Security

Name: Food Security
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MSc Food Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MSc programme explores important issues related to food security. It is designed to specifically address the social, economic, environmental and production aspects of food security, such as the intersection of: * food production * distribution * consumption * agriculture * environment * nutrition-related policies * human behaviour Food insecurity has been rising globally since 2019 due to changes in the global landscape. What is responsible for this trend of instability? A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

How food security has become a critically important issue for societies around the globe

Scotland's Rural College

Food safety and hygiene

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Revised 20 March 2026 to add in featured funding information

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,000	£28,500	£34,000
3 years	£21,000	£27,500	£33,000
5 years	£27,500	£35,000	£43,500

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

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