MSc Sustainable Food Production

University of Plymouth

United Kingdom, Plymouth

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University of Plymouth

United Kingdom , Plymouth

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Plymouth

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,000 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

MSc Sustainable Food Production

About

Key features

The University is ranked top 15 in the UK and top 100 globally for Earth and Marine Sciences in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
Learn from leading experts in the field – the course is aligned with our new multi-million-pound Research England funded Centre of Research excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Productive Systems (CRISPS) .
Benefit from teaching which is unique in its focus on a cross section of land and water-based food systems and covering plant and animal-based production.
Equip yourself for a career in 21st-century food production systems through the integration of skills training in data handling and technological developments.
Explore fundamental or applied problems in sustainable food production through a four-month independent research project.
Seize opportunities for practical, real-world experience through collaborative partnerships with food producers and other organisations.
Access graduate opportunities in the sustainable food industry, government organisations, NGOs, research and development, the advisory sector and sustainability bodies.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent, preferably in a biology, environmental science, zoology, marine biology or agriculture related subject*.

*Students with a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent and other relevant degrees will also be considered on a case by case basis.

If you don’t have any recent formal qualifications, we may accept workplace experience.

If English is not the first language, then evidence of English proficiency is required. The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element).