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Royal Agricultural University · Cirencester

MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Master'sEnvironment & Agriculture

Looks at global resource use, poverty alleviation, rural development and the policy and ethical questions around feeding a growing population. Suits graduates heading for development, NGO, policy or agribusiness careers.

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UK Second Class degree equivalent: four-year SLQF Level 6 bachelor's special degree (Agriculture) or five-year professional degree (Law, Medicine, Architecture) from a recognised university

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at Royal Agricultural University

For 2026/27, the Vice-Chancellor's Global Impact Scholarship covers up to £1,500 of tuition for international MSc offer holders, and an International Referral Programme gives £500 to new international students referred by alumni or students.

Eligibility, value, availability and deadlines are decided by the university. Confirm the award for this exact course and intake before relying on it.

Programme overview

A clearer look at MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Looks at global resource use, poverty alleviation, rural development and the policy and ethical questions around feeding a growing population. Suits graduates heading for development, NGO, policy or agribusiness careers.

This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on understand environmental and resource challenges, develop field, data and impact-assessment skills, evaluate sustainable management and policy responses. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Understand environmental and resource challenges.
  • Develop field, data and impact-assessment skills.
  • Evaluate sustainable management and policy responses.

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Critical thinking
  • Research and evidence use
  • Professional communication
  • Independent project work

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for graduates or experienced professionals seeking advanced knowledge and a more specialised career direction. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Environmental consultant
  • Sustainability officer
  • Conservation professional
  • Agricultural or resource-management specialist

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

23 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Integrated Agricultural SystemsPublished course content
  2. 02
    Research SkillsPublished course content
  3. 03
    International Rural DevelopmentPublished course content
  4. 04
    Poverty and Food SecurityPublished course content
  5. 05
    DissertationPublished course content
  6. 06
    Managing Global Soils in a Changing ClimatePublished course content
  7. 07
    Facing the global challenges in food and agriculturePublished course content
  8. 08
    Entrepreneurship and Business PlanningPublished course content
  9. 09
    Environmental Science and Technology in AgriculturePublished course content
  10. 10
    Sustainable Business StrategyPublished course content
  11. 11
    Organic and Regenerative SystemsPublished course content
  12. 12
    Livestock Production Technology and InnovationPublished course content
  13. 13
    Climate Change and SustainabilityPublished course content
  14. 14
    Small Scale Farming and Local Food SupplyPublished course content
  15. 15
    Crop Production Technology and InnovationPublished course content
  16. 16
    MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security 2026-27Published course content
  17. 17
    Summary of modules for this coursePublished course content
  18. 18
    EU and overseas applicants must submit their application by 29 June 2026Published course content
  19. 19
    UK applicants must submit their applications by 1 September 2026Published course content
  20. 20
    UK applicants will need to meet their conditions by 14 September 2026Published course content
  21. 21
    UK applicants will need to meet their conditions by 7 January 2027Published course content
  22. 22
    For September entry at the end of AugustPublished course content
  23. 23
    For January entry at the end of January (or later)Published course content

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
2:2 honours degree or overseas equivalent (or equivalent professional qualification/experience)
Sri Lankan qualifications
UK Second Class degree equivalent: four-year SLQF Level 6 bachelor's special degree (Agriculture) or five-year professional degree (Law, Medicine, Architecture) from a recognised university
English (IELTS)
6.5 overall, no element below 5.5
English alternatives
Sri Lankan GCE O-level English grade C or above accepted for undergraduate entry (Foundation degrees require an IELTS SELT)

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  1. We check your eligibility and documents.
  2. We prepare and submit your application to Royal Agricultural University.
  3. We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
  4. We guide your Student visa application.

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on rau.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Royal Agricultural University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.