Agrifood Innovation,MRes

Individual taught modules run for 14 weeks by distance learning. There are three intakes per year so you can start in January, May or September.

The research elements are carried out in your workplace with regular academic supervision. The training is web-based which means that as long as you have access to a reasonable broadband connection (i.e. are able to stream videos such as on YouTube), you can study wherever and whenever best suits you.

A three-year version of this course (D792D3) is available for those in receipt of a student loan.

Entry Requirements 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent. Subject to agreement with project supervisor. Non-graduates must have at least 24 months of relevant full-time work experience in an agri-food industry.

English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent

Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

Most people undertaking this course are already employed in the agri-food sector and see it as a way to update and improve their technical knowledge while working towards a qualification. It also acts as an ideal stepping stone for those wanting to move into this sector.