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University of Warwick: Food Security
| Institution | University of Warwick View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Life Sciences |
| Web | https://warwick.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Consider the critical factors influencing global food security on Warwick's Food Security MSc, where you will analyse the contributions of climate change, biodiversity, land use, labour, diet and urbanisation. Join the University of Warwick's School of Life Sciences, with 90% of our research rated as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021).
Course overview Delivering global food security is one of the critical challenges of the 21st century. Each nation needs to balance local food production with imports and consider environmental and economic impact. This master's course considers the critical factors influencing global food security including the contributions of climate change, biodiversity, water, soil, land use, labour, diet and urbanisation.
Skills from this degree You will gain:
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An understanding of current food production and distribution practices with an appreciation of how they can fail and ensuing health and policy issues
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An ability to critically evaluate how constraints on crop production can change due to biotic and societal pressures
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An ability to select and apply appropriate tools or techniques to tackle a food security question or problem
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Transferable skills including team working, communicating with peers and sector specialists, organising, planning and oral presentation
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Research skills including scientific report writing, conducting surveys, problem solving, data analysis and project work
This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Consider the critical factors influencing global food security on Warwick's Food Security MSc, where you will analyse the contributions of climate change, biodiversity, land use, labour, diet and urbanisation. Join the University of Warwick's School of Life Sciences, with 90% of our research rated as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021).
Course overview Delivering global food security is one of the critical challenges of the 21st century. Each nation needs to balance local food production with imports and consider environmental and economic impact. This master's course considers the critical factors influencing global food security including the contributions of climate change, biodiversity, water, soil, land use, labour, diet and urbanisation.
Skills from this degree You will gain:
-
An understanding of current food production and distribution practices with an appreciation of how they can fail and ensuing health and policy issues
-
An ability to critically evaluate how constraints on crop production can change due to biotic and societal pressures
-
An ability to select and apply appropriate tools or techniques to tackle a food security question or problem
-
Transferable skills including team working, communicating with peers and sector specialists, organising, planning and oral presentation
-
Research skills including scientific report writing, conducting surveys, problem solving, data analysis and project work
This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Consider the critical factors influencing global food security on Warwick's Food Security MSc, where you will analyse the contributions of climate change, biodiversity, land use, labour, diet and urbanisation. Join the University of Warwick's School of Life Sciences, with 90% of our research rated as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021).
Course overview Delivering global food security is one of the critical challenges of the 21st century. Each nation needs to balance local food production with imports and consider environmental and economic impact. This master's course considers the critical factors influencing global food security including the contributions of climate change, biodiversity, water, soil, land use, labour, diet and urbanisation.
Skills from this degree You will gain:
-
An understanding of current food production and distribution practices with an appreciation of how they can fail and ensuing health and policy issues
-
An ability to critically evaluate how constraints on crop production can change due to biotic and societal pressures
-
An ability to select and apply appropriate tools or techniques to tackle a food security question or problem
-
Transferable skills including team working, communicating with peers and sector specialists, organising, planning and oral presentation
-
Research skills including scientific report writing, conducting surveys, problem solving, data analysis and project work
This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Consider the critical factors influencing global food security on Warwick's Food Security MSc, where you will analyse the contributions of climate change, biodiversity, land use, labour, diet and urbanisation. Join the University of Warwick's School of Life Sciences, with 90% of our research rated as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021).
Course overview Delivering global food security is one of the critical challenges of the 21st century. Each nation needs to balance local food production with imports and consider environmental and economic impact. This master's course considers the critical factors influencing global food security including the contributions of climate change, biodiversity, water, soil, land use, labour, diet and urbanisation.
Skills from this degree You will gain:
-
An understanding of current food production and distribution practices with an appreciation of how they can fail and ensuing health and policy issues
-
An ability to critically evaluate how constraints on crop production can change due to biotic and societal pressures
-
An ability to select and apply appropriate tools or techniques to tackle a food security question or problem
-
Transferable skills including team working, communicating with peers and sector specialists, organising, planning and oral presentation
-
Research skills including scientific report writing, conducting surveys, problem solving, data analysis and project work
This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Founded in 1965, the University of Warwick is ranked 74th in the QS World University Guide 2026, is the youngest member of the Russell Group and are listed within the top ten UK universities in all three major national league tables. However, we are so much more than our rankings.
We are renowned for seeking out and addressing complex global challenges with era-defining innovative thinking. A connected ecosystem of staff, students and alumni, the University fosters transformative learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and bold industry partnerships across state-of-the-art facilities in the UK and global satellite hubs.
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