Agroforestry and Food Security MSc

Full Time

Agroforestry and Food Security MSc

University of Wales, Bangor
University of Wales, Bangor
  • 1st year fees
  • CREDITS
  • Campus
    BASED
  • Masters
    DEGREE
  • September
    DURATION

Introduction

Agroforestry and Food Security MSc is a Masters program taught at University of Wales, Bangor, UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time) options.

Agroforestry and Food Security MSc at University of Wales, Bangor gives you a detailed understanding of agroforestry as part of a sustainable food production system, including its social and environmental components. You study the environmental, economic and social aspects of agroforestry in the context of food security and the changing environment, and you examine how management practices can improve resource-efficiency and sustainability.

The MSc has a taught component of 120 credits made up of 15-credit modules and a dissertation component of 60 credits. The dissertation is an independent research project led by you, working closely with an academic supervisor. You can also take exit awards of Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) or Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) if you do not study for the full MSc.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Agroforestry and Food Security MSc at University of Wales, Bangor for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Wales, Bangor.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Wales, Bangor as pre-requiste for admission in Agroforestry and Food Security MSc.

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

A 2(i) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, e.g. Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Conservation Sciences, Sustainable Development, Geography or Biological Sciences. Alternatively, a first degree in an unrelated subject plus relevant practical experience may be accepted. Applicants are judged on their individual merits. Work experience and other factors are also considered. Students with degrees in forestry, agriculture, geography, biology, environmental studies, economics, law, social sciences, philosophy and modern languages have graduated from this course.

IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.

More Information

  • Consultants and managers in agriculture, agribusiness and environment
  • Policy and advocacy roles for government or NGOs
  • Work as researchers and teach/train others in the field
  • Promotion for those already employed in agroforestry or related professions
  • Continued education with a PhD

Scholarships

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

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