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University of Reading: Agricultural 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 |
MSc
Summary
Develop your understanding of economic concepts and policies that promote world agricultural development with our MSc Agriculture Economics master’s degree.
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).
With an ever-increasing world population and growing pressure on the world’s finite resources, the analytical skills of agricultural economists are more relevant than ever.
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/msc-agricultural-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. Applicants without prior knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods are strongly advised to take some preliminary economics course prior to commencing their study at University of Reading. 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 understanding of economic concepts and policies that promote world agricultural development with our MSc Agriculture Economics master’s degree.
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).
With an ever-increasing world population and growing pressure on the world’s finite resources, the analytical skills of agricultural economists are more relevant than ever.
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/msc-agricultural-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. Applicants without prior knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods are strongly advised to take some preliminary economics course prior to commencing their study at University of Reading. 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 understanding of economic concepts and policies that promote world agricultural development with our MSc Agriculture Economics master’s degree.
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). With an ever-increasing world population and growing pressure on the world’s finite resources, the analytical skills of agricultural economists are more relevant than ever.
Joining this programme means you’ll also be joining the Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics, based in our School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, where we are committed to empowering change through our teaching and research. Our academics tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues across their respective fields of expertise, and our mission is to make a difference in the context of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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/msc-agricultural-economics
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent) Applicants are normally required to have a good undergraduate honours degree, ideally with upper second-class or above (or equivalent from an internationally recognised university outside the UK), plus an intermediate knowledge of Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills. 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 |
Summary
Develop your understanding of economic concepts and policies that promote world agricultural development with our MSc Agriculture Economics master’s degree.
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). With an ever-increasing world population and growing pressure on the world’s finite resources, the analytical skills of agricultural economists are more relevant than ever.
Joining this programme means you’ll also be joining the Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics, based in our School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, where we are committed to empowering change through our teaching and research. Our academics tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues across their respective fields of expertise, and our mission is to make a difference in the context of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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/msc-agricultural-economics
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent) Applicants are normally required to have a good undergraduate honours degree, ideally with upper second-class or above (or equivalent from an internationally recognised university outside the UK), plus an intermediate knowledge of Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills. 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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