Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Royal Agricultural University

Overview

In this Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security course at Royal Agricultural University you will delve into critical issues such as the human exploitation of the Earth’s resources, poverty alleviation, critical approaches to rural development, and ethical and cultural implications of policy development.

If you are driven by a desire to shape public and political attitudes, this is the ideal environment in which to develop a strategic and operational mind-set in a way that will expand your own opinions and those of global decision-makers.

Practical exercises which are embedded into your study will prepare you for a successful career including preparing tenders, presentations, and group assignments. This programme attracts students from around the globe. This is a key part of the study experience; working on a range of tasks using examples from around the world and drawing on each other's knowledge and experiences. You will gain skills including critical analysis, open-mindedness, and reflection as well as technical knowledge. 

Careers and graduate destinations

• International organisations - United Nations (UN), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
• Government departments in various countries
• NGOs internationally - Environment Agency, National Farmers' Union (NFU), Country Landowners Association (CLA)
• Research institutes
• Academia (as PhD students)

It also provides an excellent grounding for further academic study, for example at MSc level.