How we produce, process, transport, market and consume food affects us all profoundly as individuals, communities and on a global level. On this unique master's programme, you will explore the interconnections within our food system and the importance of integrated food policy in meeting wider health, economic and environmental goals. You will learn about designing and developing integrated food policies that are environmentally and economically sustainable, as well as supporting healthy diets and promoting social cohesion. You will question assumptions and analyse conflicting narratives around the challenges within the food system and the best ways to resolve them. The programme is structured around five modules: - Food and public policy - Food, culture and society - The political economy of food - Food, public health and the environment Dissertation. If you are passionate about food policy and addressing the inequities in our systems of production and distribution, then this programme is for you. Our students come from all over the world and from a wide range of professional backgrounds, creating a diverse learning environment with an international outlook.
Duration:
Total credits: 180
Modules:
This can also be completed online as 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
The course consists of four core taught modules (worth 30 credits each) and a dissertation (worth 60 credits). The course has been designed to enable you to pursue your own interests and passions. In every assignment you have the opportunity to engage with the issues you care about.
The course is flexible to fit in with your work commitments so you can study this Masters full-time (one year), part-time (two years) or part-time online (two years).
The taught modules take place in the first and second terms, and the dissertation starts in the third term and continues until September (December for part-time students). For each taught module there are approximately 10 three-hour teaching sessions.
Online sessions are the same as in-person sessions. In addition all students are expected to undertake around 270 hours of independent study.
Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept. If your country is not listed please email international@city.ac.uk .
Please note: Academic references are not required when you submit your application. However, the admissions tutor may request them at a later date to help make a decision on your application.
When you attach these documents to your application, please ensure that you have labelled them appropriately for ease of identification during the shortlisting process e.g. passport or visa.
Failure to do so may delay the application process.
Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept. If your country is not listed please email international@city.ac.uk .
Please note: Academic references are not required when you submit your application. However, the admissions tutor may request them at a later date to help make a decision on your application.
When you attach these documents to your application, please ensure that you have labelled them appropriately for ease of identification during the shortlisting process e.g. passport or visa.