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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.
The course is designed to appeal to a wide range of graduates from a variety of disciplines. Students successfully completing the course may have the opportunity to go on to do a PhD at the Centre or elsewhere, and pursue a career in academia.
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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
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Agribusiness Food Sciences Agriculture View 49 other Masters in Agriculture in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- International applicants with an equivalent of a second class honours degree or demonstrated experience at an appropriate level will be considered for admission.
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International
16950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16950 GBP per year during 12 months. -
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10600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10600 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Coventry
656 - 1057 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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