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University of Reading: Agricultural and Food Economics
| Institution | University of Reading |
|---|---|
| Department | Graduate Institute of International Development and Applied Economics |
| Web | https://www.reading.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0118 378 5289 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
Develop your research skills for agricultural economics and food economics with our MSc by Research Agricultural and Food Economics master’s degree. During your studies, you’ll develop applied economics and marketing skills – including quantitative and qualitative research techniques – and then apply them to a diverse range of contemporary farm, food and rural issues in both developed and developing country contexts.
Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25).
During your studies you’ll develop applied economics and marketing skills – including quantitative and qualitative research techniques – and then apply them to a diverse range of contemporary farm, food and rural issues in both developed and developing country contexts.
For more information, please visit the programme page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-development-and-applied-economics-pg/mres-agricultural-and-food-economics
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2:2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Applicants who have relevant career experience are also welcome to apply. An undergraduate degree in Economics or Agricultural Economics is strongly recommended for this program. Applicants without prior knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods are strongly advised to take some preliminary economics course before commencing their study. Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills. For a list of requirements by country, please visit our Country-Specific Information page. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent) |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Summary
Develop your research skills for agricultural economics and food economics with our MSc by Research Agricultural and Food Economics master’s degree. During your studies, you’ll develop applied economics and marketing skills – including quantitative and qualitative research techniques – and then apply them to a diverse range of contemporary farm, food and rural issues in both developed and developing country contexts.
Study at the UK’s leading university for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 1st in the People and Planet University League, 2023/24).
During your studies you’ll develop applied economics and marketing skills – including quantitative and qualitative research techniques – and then apply them to a diverse range of contemporary farm, food and rural issues in both developed and developing country contexts.
For more information, please visit the programme page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-development-and-applied-economics-pg/mres-agricultural-and-food-economics
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent) Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above), plus an intermediate knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods. Please note: If you have little or no training in economics, you may be admitted if you attend our pre-sessional economics course. |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
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