Postgraduate
MSc,
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Agricultural Economics
Key
Points
Is this
programme for me?
This
programme is designed for those who wish to pursue a career as an agricultural
economist or to undertake higher studies within this area. It provides
you with the essential tools required for theoretical and empirical
economic analysis, particularly in relation to the renewable natural
resources sector.
The
programme aims to equip you with the rigorous technical skills that
are generic to the field of agricultural economics, while maintaining
a focus on applications rather than abstract analysis. You can take
modules orientated towards development, production, marketing, policy,
and economic transition.
Programme
aims
The programme
will facilitate the development of:
- an
extended knowledge of contemporary economic theory
- the
skills to analyse problems concerning choice and resource allocation
on national and international markets
- the
ability to access and synthesise the relevant economic literature
to undertake further research or study in the field of agricultural
economics
- the
skills to communicate the results of economic analysis to interested
parties.
| Programme
summary |
| |
You
study |
Study
period |
Cost |
| MSc |
10 modules |
2-5 years |
£8,345 |
| Postgraduate
Diploma |
8 modules |
2-5 years |
£6,540 |
| Postgraduate
Certificate |
4 modules |
1-5 years |
£3,425 |
| Short
courses |
Single
modules are ideal if you're keen to update your professional
knowledge, enhance your career or sample the programme.
Short course students who subsequently register for either
the MSc or PG Diploma will be credited with any modules
completed successfully. The fee per module is £885. |
Career progression
Graduates of this programme
will typically find work as environmental economists in the following
fields:
Comprehensive study
materials and support
For each module the
University will send you detailed study guides, textbooks and supplementary
study materials which may include audio and/or videotapes and computer
software. Tutorial support is via an online learning environment and
tutor-marked assignments. Increasing numbers of students participate
in electronic seminars and other networked activities. This allows
for a range of contacts and peer-learning possibilities that will
help to enrich the distance learning experience.
Your time commitment
The study time required
for each module is, on average, 7-8 hours per week over a period of
30-31 weeks (plus 4-5 weeks for revision).
| Summary
of key dates |
|
| Application deadline |
31 October
|
| Registration deadline |
1 January
|
| Programme starts |
February |
| Examinations take
place |
October |
