Study Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc at Newcastle University in the UK, School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (Agriculture)

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The need to increase food production, while protecting our environment, has become critical. This has been fuelled by urgent global challenges, including:rapid population growthincreasing pressure on limited and non-renewable resourcesThis 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.

Which department am I in?

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (Agriculture)

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£32,700.00 (US$ 42,230) per year

Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£33,800.00 (US$ 43,650) per year

Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:2 honours degree, or an international equivalent, in a relevant subject, such as:

agronomy (crop production)

biological sciences

earth sciences

geography

environmental sciences

agricultural sciences

zoology

horticulture

We also consider applicants on an individual basis with degrees in other areas, and those with non-standard qualifications and/or relevant professional experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.