Food Security

Delivering global food security is one of the critical challenges of the 21st century. Each nation needs to balance local and national production with imports and consider the environmental and economic impact of their policies. This MSc draws together critical components such as the contribution of climate change, biodiversity, water, soil, land use, labour, nutrition transition and urbanisation. The course will appeal if you want to influence global food security and enjoy contributing to cutting-edge research.

The course is science-led, but includes options in business, social sciences and international environmental law, which provide insight to contemporary food production systems. You’ll undertake seven core modules (Crop Physiology & Production; Advances in Crop Protection; Soil, Water & Plant Mineral Nutrition; Climate Change; Environmental Accounting; Organic & Low Input Systems; Challenges of Global Food Security) and up to three further optional modules. You’ll also undertake a laboratory- or desk-based project or a placement at a host organisation.

You’ll leave prepared for a career in a wide range of public and commercial enterprises such as government agencies, NGOs, food businesses and consultancies related to food production and the supply chain.

Students will take 7 core modules, up to 3 optional modules and an individual research project, placement or dissertation.

Our course and module content and schedule is continually reviewed and updated to reflect the latest research expertise at Warwick. So it is therefore very important that you check back here for the latest information before you apply and when you accept an offer (as set out in our terms and conditions).

Core modules

• Crop Physiology and Production
• Advances in Crop Protection
• Soil, Water and Plant Mineral Nutrition
• Environmental Accounting
• Climate Change
• Challenges of Global Food Security
• Organic and Low Input Systems
• Project/Work Placement

Optional Modules

(Availability dependent on demand)

• International Environmental Law

• The Global Food System

• Biological Invasions in Changing Climates
• Biodiversity, Conservation & Ecosystem Services
• Microbiomics & Metagenomics
• Marketing Management
• Accounting & Financial Management
• Business Strategy

Assessment

Assessment is continuous and varies between modules. It includes essays, seminar presentations, practical reports, oral evaluation and assessed group work. The project will be assessed by a seminar presentation and a thesis.

Please note that modules and courses on offer may change. We reserve the right not to run certain modules/courses based on programme review, staff availability and student demand.

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.5 (with no component score below 6.0)
• PTE (Academic) with a minimum score of 69
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 92 in the internet-based test (iBT).
• Personal Statement
• Transcripts