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Bangor University: Agroforestry and Food Security
| Institution | Bangor University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Natural Sciences |
| Web | postgraduate.bangor.ac.uk |
| postgraduate@bangor.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01248 383708 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Agroforestry and Food Security MSc will provide students with a detailed understanding of the principles and processes of agroforestry as part of a sustainable food production system, including its social and environmental contexts. It will equip students to implement the latest research into sustainable production systems thinking and will facilitate entry into agroforestry-related careers. The programme suits people with interests in the agri-food, farming, environmental, conservation, and agricultural policy sectors, and covers both temperate and tropical systems and contexts.
Students studying the course will: Examine the environmental, economic and social aspect of agroforestry in the context of food security and the changing environment. Study how selected agroforestry management practices can improve the resource-efficiency and overall sustainability of food production. Gain a global perspective to question whether and how growing demand for food from limited land resources can be met through agroforestry and sustainable intensification. There is a long tradition of agroforestry practice in many parts of the world, but recently it has become a major focus in international development and is now at the forefront of innovation in natural resource management. Bangor is a world leader in agroforestry with a fantastic reputation for its research activities and our graduates are either already employed when they start the course and/or have a strong track record in finding employment within the sector. Students and academic staff are active collaborators with international organisations such as the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center, Costa Rica (CATIE) and the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF). You can expect to develop the skills required for a research and professional career from the comprehensive programme we offer.
The course has a world focus and the University has strong links with agroforestry organisations which means that many of our students have undertaken fieldwork in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, as well as in Wales/UK. Besides fantastic overseas opportunities, we also have a university farm (Henfaes Research Centre) located a short distance outside of Bangor where many students carry out experiments for their final projects.
This course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters and gives partial fulfilment of Professional Membership Entry.
We work in partnership with the World Agroforestry Centre.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant subject, e.g. agriculture, forestry, environmental sciences, ecology, conservation sciences, sustainable development, geography or biological sciences; a 1st degree in an unrelated subject plus relevant practical experience may be accepted; applicants are judged on their individual merits and age, work experience and other factors are also considered. IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) required. |
| Location | Bangor Campus Bangor Campus Bangor (Wales) LL57 2DG |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant subject, e.g. agriculture, forestry, environmental sciences, ecology, conservation sciences, sustainable development, geography or biological sciences; a 1st degree in an unrelated subject plus relevant practical experience may be accepted; applicants are judged on their individual merits and age, work experience and other factors are also considered. IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) required. |
| Location | Bangor Campus Bangor Campus Bangor (Wales) LL57 2DG |
Between the mountains and the sea in North Wales, Bangor University’s campus is surrounded by a breathtaking natural landscape. Bangor offers the highest quality teaching in a supportive learning environment with courses across the arts, humanities and sciences. Most postgraduate taught courses are offered on a full-time and part-time basis, allowing you to fit your studies around your life. In addition, the selection of distance learning courses, as well as ‘blended’ courses that combine remote and face-to-face study opportunities allow for further personalisation.
Bangor University provides strong support for research activities, and there are several subject related specialist resources …
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