Overview

During your studies you’ll develop applied economics and marketing skills – including quantitative and qualitative research techniques – and then apply them to a diverse range of contemporary farm, food and rural issues in both developed and developing country contexts.

Key facts

Research Agricultural and Food Economics at the University of Reading receive rigorous training in research methods, preparing you for a research career in academic and non-academic organisations, as well as doctoral studies in agricultural and food economics and marketing.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Economics and Marketing
Consumers, Producers, Markets and Trade
Econometrics
Appraisal of Agricultural and Rural Development Projects
Resource and Environmental Economics
Energy, Climate Change and Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Food Science Agriculture View 89 other Masters in Food Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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General requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Applicants who have relevant career experience are also welcome to apply.

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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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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