MSc Food Systems
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Overview
Develop a deep knowledge of the food system – and study at three academic institutions across Europe – with our MSc in Food Systems course.
The University of Reading is ranked 8th in the UK for research power in Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences (Times Higher Education, Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework [REF] 2021) and 95% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2*submissions – Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences).
This new master’s programme has been launched in collaboration with EiT Food, Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, which works to make the food system more sustainable, healthy and trusted.
Gain advanced understanding of the food system
The programme aims to give you knowledge of the food system in its entirety. You will:
- identify short-term and long-term consequences of decisions involving different components of the food chain
- translate innovations into feasible business solutions
- explore and generate new ideas in response to current and future challenges
- use knowledge, ideas and technology to create new or improved products, services, processes, policies, business models or jobs
- apply cutting-edge research, processes and techniques towards new venture creation and growth in cross-disciplinary contexts
- transform practical experiences in the food sector into research problems and challenges.
Learn from industry experts through a variety of interactive lectures and seminars, practical laboratory classes, case study-based learning, group work and online learning.
Study across three European countries with MSc in Food Systems
We offer three pathway options on this programme, all starting at the University of Reading (your home university) in September 2022.
You will study four semesters in total, split over two years. Study your first semester at Reading before going to study further semesters with two host universities, then returning to Reading to complete your degree.
Current host universities include:
- University of Hohenheim
- University of Torino
- University of Warsaw
- Aarhus University
- Lund University.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
Entry qualifications: Applicants are typically required to have at least a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in a pure or applied science (or equivalent from a university outside the UK). Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning may be considered based on relevant work and other experience.
Fees
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £7,500
New international students: £15,000
Careers
Our MSc in Food Systems course is ideal if you want to pursue a career in the food industry or food-related research. Overall, 95% of graduates from Food and Nutritional Sciences are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation; of those in full-time employment, 90% are in graduate-level roles.
deadlines
We process applications all year round but recommend applying as early as possible to ensure you can have a place in your chosen degree. Please be aware that to ensure there is enough time to complete all administrative procedures, and VISA requirements, applications may need to be submitted no later than a month (or longer) before the start of the courses.
FREE VISA SERVICE
One of our very suitable solutions for applicants is to provide free visa services to study in this field from a pleasant country. If you need to receive free visa services, let us know your request
Expenses (GBP)
15000
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
85
accommodation
The international students can use various forms of accommodation in the UK while studying at the University of Reading like the Self-catered accommodation (modern flats or traditional corridor-style blocks with en-suite or shared bathrooms), Catered accommodation (Whiteknights and London Road campuses with en-suite bathrooms), or student halls (become friends with other international students from different cultures), on the other hand, if the international students plan to move to the UK, study, and live with their family (spouse and children), they can use the special accommodation options for the Families, couples, and mature students or get a private accommodation in the UK according to their budget and conditions.
After Graduation
The international students who want to work while studying at the University of Reading in the UK must refer to their visa type to find out whether they can work while studying in this country, on the other hand, if the applicants are allowed to work in the UK for up to 20 hours per week, they can get help from the University of Reading to find a part-time and related job in the UK and expand their horizons, get more field experience, and practical skills while learning the theoretical knowledge about their field of education at this university, also they can earn some money to pay for their living and study expenses in this country, however, we recommend the students to focus on their education and get the best result, then, they can apply for a proper job after graduation and enter the international or local job markets.