The programme will equip graduates with a multidisciplinary set of skills needed for them to become leaders and advocates for change in a wide range of sustainable agriculture careers. The pressures of a growing population, changing climate and environmental damage create a perfect storm of problems within the agricultural sector. Solutions to these important global issues require comprehension of the scientific principles underlying crop and livestock production alongside an awareness of the social and economic aspects of building sustainable agriculture. This course will give you a broad foundation of highly relevant knowledge in this field. Crucially, the course will also allow you to build a skillset to practically address these issues, including leadership, communication and critical evaluation skills You will be trained in the technical and scientific aspects of sustainable agriculture, with a focus on ensuring that you will be widely employable in both academic and industrial organisations.
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code BLGY5132M | Title Global Challenges in Sustainable Agriculture | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code BLGY5133M | Title Crop Production in a Changing Environment | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code BLGY5134M | Title Sustainable Diets and Protein Production | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code BLGY5137M | Title Research Skills and Data Analysis | Credits 15 | Semester Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code BLGY5235M | Title Crop Science & Plant Biotechnology | Credits 30 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code BLGY5236M | Title Agri-Environmental Monitoring, Economics and Policy | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code BLGY5238M | Title Circular Approaches to Sustainable Agri-food Systems | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code BLGY5391M | Title Masters Research Project | Credits 60 | Semester 1 Jan to 30 Sep | Pass for Progression |
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