International Masters in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc
The Lancaster Environment Centre has developed an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security to train a new generation of researchers and policy makers in this developing area.
With the world's population fast approaching seven billion, one of the main challenges facing the human race is how to feed its people. It's estimated that a rise in food production of at least 50% will be needed by 2030 to meet increasing food demands, against a backdrop of accelerating climate change and increasingly unpredictable weather extremes.
Furthermore, society expects that this additional food will be delivered with reduced environmental impact and without greatly increasing the world's cropping area. The challenge is truly sustainable agriculture that meets both production and environmental targets.
However, food production itself is only part of the problem. Food security isn't just about exploiting scientific and technological advances to increase crop yields, it's also about addressing the associated economic and social factors to enable people to access sufficient, safe and nutritious food. If we are to successfully address the issue of food insecurity, then some understanding of a broad range of underpinning issues is necessary.
Increasingly, interdisciplinary training and research with an international focus will be required. This is a two year full-time International MSc (Research) in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, which comprises a dissertation and six specialised taught modules, plus a 12 month overseas research placement.
Modules:
Dissertation Project Extended Dissertation Project (overseas research) Food Security, Agriculture and Climate Change Crop Protection Sustainable Soil Management Three optional modules from a selection of relevant Biological, Ecological, Environmental and Geographical modules (subject to change)
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Essential Info
For Entry: 2013
Director of Studies: Dr Ian Dodd
Duration: 24 months full-time
Entry Requirements: Upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant subject
IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent
Assessment: Coursework, presentations, examinations and dissertation
Funding: All applicants should consult www.lancs.ac.uk/pgfunding/
Fees: View details of our current Postgraduate Research fees or Postgraduate Taught fees.
Duration: Full time 24 Month(s)
Department: Lancaster Environment Centre
Phone: +44 (0)1524 593478
Email: lec.pg@lancaster.ac.uk
Course Structure
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