Overview

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).

With an ever-increasing world population and growing pressure on the world’s finite resources, the analytical skills of agricultural economists are more relevant than ever.

Choose MSc Agriculture Economics at the University of Reading

join the highest ranking UK university, and one of the top 20 universities in the world, for Agriculture and Forestry (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023). We are the only UK university ranked in the top 50.
receive rigorous and stimulating training in agricultural economics.
combine theory with applied material.
develop a range of skills in econometrics, including cost-benefit analysis and modelling.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Resource and environmental economics
Policy analysis
Market and trade analysis
Econometrics
Consumers, Producers, Markets and Trade

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Duolingo English Test

125

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Agriculture View 352 other Masters in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Duolingo English Test

125

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2:2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Applicants who have relevant career experience are also welcome to apply.
You will need an intermediate knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods, however, strong applicants with little or no training in economics may be admitted, provided you attend a pre-sessional economics course.
Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills.
Please note: If you have little or no training in economics, you may be admitted if you attend our pre-sessional economics course.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25850 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11750 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Reading

903 - 1382 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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