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Royal Agricultural University: MSc Agroecology
| Institution | Royal Agricultural University View institution profile |
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| Department | Department of Agriculture (CL) |
| Web | www.rau.ac.uk |
| admissions@rau.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01285 889912 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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The MSc in Agro-ecology draws on our extensive expertise in combining academic and applied learning to support you to be well-informed, skilled, and confident in contributing to the development of resilient agro-ecosystems. Our network of professional links and affiliations with agricultural, land-based and environmental initiatives both in the UK and abroad ensures that you gain breadth and depth in your studies, agro-ecological experience, and research.
Course overview Agroecology is gaining increased attention today for its contributions to farm and food systems, to social innovation, and to research. Agroecology supports the development of resilient food ecosystems. It does so by drawing on science, social studies, and ecological principles to foster synergies between plants, animals, humans and the wider environment. Central to agroecological initiatives is that they are economically viable, that they support human and social values, and that they are ecologically responsible. The integration of these three domains requires interdisciplinary thinking, observation, innovation, and contextual application.
The MSc Agroecology covers the fundamentals of Agroecology, including its ecological approach to developing and maintaining resilient food systems. You will access and learn from RAU’s wide network of local and national business links, farms, social enterprises and food system innovators through seminars, site visits and placements.
You will study Agroecology on a campus that has, since its inception 175 years ago, been guided by the founding purpose of ‘caring for the land’ and be taught by lecturers with a breadth of experience in teaching, professional practice, and research. There will be the opportunity to blend on-campus study with site-based experience ensuring that there is a tight link between theory and practice.
Your professional competencies will be developed through dedicated modules which support you in the development of skills and competencies for future – or ongoing – work in the agriculture and environmental sectors. These will include studies in agroecological principles and practices, the role of agroecologically-oriented farm advisors, how farming and land management can make the transition to becoming more agroecological as well as how to contribute to the ecology of the whole food system through policy, practice, and social enterprise.
This course is delivered in partnership with The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group.
Careers and graduate destinations Our graduates will be equipped to work in international, national, regional or local based roles. The skills gained throughout the programme will set you up to work in the following areas:
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Policy
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Advisory
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Food chain
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Retain
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Production
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Research
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Educational services
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Further higher education study
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | An Undergraduate Honours Degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a professional qualification and/or experience considered to be equivalent to the above. For information on international qualifications, please, see our country specific pages. For countries not listed please contact admissions@rau.ac.uk. We welcome applications from applicants with non-standard qualifications who are able to demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills developed in the workplace or elsewhere and which are relevant to the programme of study. Applicants will need to use their personal statement to provide further details supported by a CV. All non-standard applications will be considered by the Programme Manager on a case-by-case basis and applicants can expect that an interview may be required as part of the admissions process. If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our English language requirements for the level of study. For postgraduate taught programmes this is IELTS Academic min. overall 6.5 with no element below 5.5(or equivalent). English language tests usually have a validity of 2 years from the date the test is taken. Offers will typically be made in line with the academic requirements set out above. Offers can be conditional or unconditional. An unconditional offer will be made to applicants who have already met the conditions and provided evidence that conditions have been met. Where academic or language requirements have not yet been fulfilled, applicants will receive a conditional offer stating the requirements that must be met. |
| Location | Royal Agricultural University Stroud Road Cirencester GL7 6JS |
Fees
| England | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 18050 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 18050 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An Undergraduate Honours Degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a professional qualification and/or experience considered to be equivalent to the above. For information on international qualifications, please, see our country specific pages. For countries not listed please contact admissions@rau.ac.uk. We welcome applications from applicants with non-standard qualifications who are able to demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills developed in the workplace or elsewhere and which are relevant to the programme of study. Applicants will need to use their personal statement to provide further details supported by a CV. All non-standard applications will be considered by the Programme Manager on a case-by-case basis and applicants can expect that an interview may be required as part of the admissions process. If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our English language requirements for the level of study. For postgraduate taught programmes this is IELTS Academic min. overall 6.5 with no element below 5.5(or equivalent). English language tests usually have a validity of 2 years from the date the test is taken. Offers will typically be made in line with the academic requirements set out above. Offers can be conditional or unconditional. An unconditional offer will be made to applicants who have already met the conditions and provided evidence that conditions have been met. Where academic or language requirements have not yet been fulfilled, applicants will receive a conditional offer stating the requirements that must be met. |
| Location | Main Site Stroud Road Cirencester GL7 6JS |
Fees
| England | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 10950 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 18050 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 18050 GBP for Whole course |
About the Royal Agricultural University
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for more than 175 years.
We combine knowledge and industry connections with an innovative, forward-thinking approach that continues to open doors for our graduates.
Set in 25-acres of picturesque green grounds in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, the University has over 1,100 students and offers many programmes at postgraduate level.
Alongside access to arable and dairy farms and an equine centre, students also benefit from an award-winning Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Programme and Farm491 – RAU’s agritech business …
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