Agriculture and Development

University of Reading

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months SociologyAgriculture and related sciences

Agriculture and Development MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of Reading, based in Reading, taught full-time over 12 months.

About this course

Examine the role of agriculture in international contexts with our MSc Agriculture and Development master’s degree, designed for those pursuing careers in rural development, agricultural extension, or research.

Study at the UK’s leading university for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 1st in the People and Planet University League, 2023/24).

You will critically examine how agriculture – including horticulture – and agricultural research are addressing major challenges and opportunities in agricultural intensification and environmental sustainability, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions of the developing world.

For more information, please visit the programme page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-development-and-applied-economics-pg/msc-agriculture-and-development

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Reading

Part-time

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Reading

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Reading
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Sociology, Agriculture and related sciences