The need to increase food production, while protecting our environment, has become critical. This has been fuelled by urgent global challenges, including:
This Master’s degree focuses on the global availability of food, both now and in the future. It covers all aspects of food security. These are outlined in the Global Food Security programme.
Our experienced lecturers, active in both industry and research, will guide your learning. They’ll help develop your skills to advance your career in sustainable agriculture and food security.
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Meeting and hearing from industry stakeholders brings the theoretical concepts to life and I believe encourages students to absorb information shared in classes through a more practical hands-on / application lens.
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