2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production
| Programme code: | MSC-BSGS/SA | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Beth Dyson | Contact address: | B.Dyson@leeds.ac.uk |
n/a
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or international equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as biology, environmental science, food science, biochemistry, agriculture or crop and soil science.
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any components.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Taught Student Education Exam Board
Programme specification:
The programme will equip graduates with a multidisciplinary set of skills needed for them to become leaders and advocates for change in a wide range of sustainable agriculture careers. The pressures of a growing population, changing climate and environmental damage create a perfect storm of problems within the agricultural sector. Solutions to these important global issues require comprehension of the scientific principles underlying crop and livestock production alongside an awareness of the social and economic aspects of building sustainable agriculture. This course will give you a broad foundation of highly relevant knowledge in this field. Crucially, the course will also allow you to build a skillset to practically address these issues, including leadership, communication and critical evaluation skills You will be trained in the technical and scientific aspects of sustainable agriculture, with a focus on ensuring that you will be widely employable in both academic and industrial organisations.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| BLGY5132M | Global Challenges in Sustainable Agriculture | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY5133M | Crop Production in a Changing Environment | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY5134M | Sustainable Diets and Protein Production | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BLGY5137M | Research Skills and Data Analysis | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| BLGY5235M | Crop Science & Plant Biotechnology | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY5236M | Agri-Environmental Monitoring, Economics and Policy | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY5238M | Circular Approaches to Sustainable Agri-food Systems | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BLGY5391M | Masters Research Project | 60 credits | 1 Jan to 30 Sep |
Last updated: 12/05/2023 16:51:17
Browse Other Catalogues
- Undergraduate module catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
- Undergraduate programme catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD