About the course

Our course provides specialist skills and knowledge about the most important issues related to the sustainability of agricultural production and food security.

　　This master's in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security is suitable if you have an interest in sustainable agriculture and food security and want to develop a broad knowledge of the subject.

　　Sustainable agriculture and food security focuses on the availability of food now and in the future. This is a major concern of scientific and commercial communities world-wide.

　　The prominence of this subject is driven by: an increasing global population, pressure on non-renewable or scarce resources

　　a need to increase food production whilst minimising the impact on the environment

　　The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security master's covers all aspects of food security as outlined by Global Food Security. The Global Food Security is a multi-agency programme involving the main UK public sector funders of research and training related to food.

　　Industry experienced and research-active lecturers teach on this course. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2025	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2026	Newcastle upon Tyne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Newcastle University

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject such as:

　　agriculture

　　soil

　　crop

　　animal

　　food or environmental science

　　biology

　　geography

　　rural

　　consumer

　　economic

　　business and/or marketing studies

　　We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications who have relevant experience in the farming, food and associated industries.

　　Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

　　TOEFL IBT: score of 90 with a minimum of Reading - 18, Writing - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 20.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Newcastle University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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