MSc Sustainability in Agriculture and Business Distance Learning

MSc Sustainability in Agriculture and Business Distance Learning is a Masters program taught at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 years) options.

The MSc Sustainability in Agriculture and Business (Distance Learning) at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) contextualises and critiques agricultural systems within the evolving contemporary political and regulatory framework. Students study sustainable farming systems (for example organic farming, agroecology and regenerative agriculture), natural capital and enterprise, and examine and critique different models of production.

The MSc is delivered through Distance Learning over three academic years, with eight taught modules plus an in-depth independent research project. SRUC notes this programme may require students to attend two study weekends a year at its Aberdeen campus. The programme offers flexible progression routes from PGCert to PGDip and MSc, and includes authentic real world applications and tailored assessments centred around personal preference, opportunity or experience.

Modules

• Principles & Policy for Sustainable Agriculture
• Soils in Sustainable Systems
• Global Challenges in Agricultural Systems
• Research Design and Analysis
• Crops in Sustainable Systems
• Financial Management and Business Planning
• Livestock in Sustainable Systems
• Principles of Marketing and Communication
• Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• MSc Research Project

The minimum requirements for admission in MSc Sustainability in Agriculture and Business Distance Learning at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) as pre-requiste for admission in MSc Sustainability in Agriculture and Business Distance Learning.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applications are accepted from those with an Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.

• We also welcome applications from individuals with degrees in a wider range of disciplines, and/or who have relevant experience, along with clear motivation for the programme.
• All applications are assessed individually on their own merit.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.sruc.ac.uk/course-catalogue/sustainability-in-agriculture-and-business/msc-sustainability-in-agriculture-and-business-distance-learning

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.