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Overview
The Agroecology, Water and Food Sovereignty MSc at Coventry University aims to address the environmental, socio-economic and institutional implications in the building of resilient societies.
The course has a strong focus on resilient food and water systems, critically-analysed under environmental, socio-economic and political lenses to reflect the broad range of issues that relate to food and water sovereignty and how agroecology can alleviate them.
Career prospects
Upon successful completion of this course, career opportunities may include scholarly research to strengthen the impact of academia on shaping resilient societies; employment by development organisations, local and national governing bodies, and international institutions (e.g. United Nations [UN], Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs [DEFRA], Natural England, Environment Agency, Department for International Development [DFID], Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres [CGIAR], International Livestock Research Institute [ILRI], International Centre for Research in Agroforestry [ICRAF], Oxfam); and entrepreneurship in several sectors, e.g. agriculture, environmental management, civil society, and policy.
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Courses include:
- Policies and Institutions for Food and Water Sovereignty
- Global Processes for Water Sustainability and Resilience
- Community Self-Organisation and Resilience
- Resilient Food and Water Systems in Practice
- Participation, Power, and People’s Knowledge
- Agroecological Techniques and Practices
- Gender, Food Systems and Natural Resources
- Stabilisation Agriculture
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Agribusiness Food Sciences Agriculture View 93 other Masters in Food Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- At least a second class honours degree in a relevant social or natural science discipline.
- Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by the course director.
- Applicants are normally invited to visit the University as part of the postgraduate open days in the Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing. This offers an opportunity for both parties to meet and to ask questions. It also offers the applicant an opportunity to view the facilities on offer at the University.
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International
16600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16600 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
10400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10400 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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