Food Economics and Marketing
Entry requirements
You are normally required to have a good first or second class honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK). An intermediate knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods required, but strong applicants with little or no prior training in economics may be admitted provided you attend a pre-sessional course.
Months of entry
September
Course content
* Develop an understanding of economic and marketing aspects of food, including consumer decisions, globalisation in food retailing and manufacturing, and policy issues
* Acquire the professional skills to work for world organisations such as the EU and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), NGOs, international food companies and consulting companies
About the Department
International Development, Agriculture and Economics at Reading
The Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics (GIIDAE) attracts more than 90 masters students each year from over 40 countries; it is an outstanding example of a globalised educational experience.
The diverse nature of our degree courses reflects our international expertise, and our interactive approach to learning gives you a coherent understanding of theory, practice and current debates in international development, agriculture and economics. We are ranked 1st in the UK and 10th in the world for teaching and research in agriculture and forestry.[1]
You will be taught by internationally renowned academics working at the forefront of research, practice and policy development. Our expertise spans agriculture and economics, horticulture, food, marketing, rural environments and international development. There are also excellent opportunities for short work placements overseas.
For information on funding and scholarships, please visit www.reading.ac.uk/apd-pgt-funding.aspx.
[1] QS World University Rankings, 2017.
Information for international students
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Qualification and course duration
MSc
PGDip
PGCert
Further details of qualification
A tailored version of any of our MSc courses can be arranged over a three or six-month period with the approval of the Course Director. A postgraduate Diploma consists of 120 credits and a postgraduate certificate, 60 credits.
Assessment
| Assessment | What kind of work will I be doing? (proportionally) |
|---|---|
| Written/ formal examinations | 50 |
| Written coursework / continuous assessment | 50 |
Course contact details
- Name
- Global Recruitment Team
- student.recruitment@reading.ac.uk