University of Reading
Agriculture and Development MSc
University of Reading

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22820 £18460 £20799
25-75 percentile range £17528 - £26934 £13130 - £23882 £14555 - £27277

Course Description

Analyse the potential for sustainable farming systems in developing countries – based on their biophysical, economic and social contexts – with this flexible master’s programme. You can focus on social or natural sciences through our agriculture or horticulture pathways, and you’ll have opportunities to visit farms and research stations.

You’ll also learn how to facilitate agriculture's contributions towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Agriculture and Development, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent)

Applicants are normally required to have a good undergraduate honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Knowledge of agriculture or horticulture is desirable.

Costs

Tuition Fees Agriculture and Development MSc

Channel Islands £9250
Ireland £9250
EU £18650
England UK £9250
Northern Ireland £9250
Scotland £9250
Wales £9250
International £18650

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.

Agriculture

    • #7 
    • #71 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

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About University of Reading

The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.

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Student composition of University of Reading

undergraduates:
11905
postgraduates:
3995
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15900
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