Master of Science by Research - Agriculture, Ecology and Environment

University of Reading

Program Description

Prepare for a research career in the agricultural and agri-environment sectors – or for doctoral studies – with University of Reading's MSc by Research in Agriculture, Ecology and Environment master’s degree. Students will gain a multi-disciplinary appreciation of the underlying environmental, social and economic issues surrounding contemporary agricultural systems, and receive rigorous training in commonly used research methods and statistical analyses.

Students will:

• join the highest-ranking UK university for Agriculture and Forestry (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 - Agriculture & Forestry). They’re ranked 12th in the world, and are the only UK university in the top 50.
• develop students' critical appraisal skills of research literature at the interface between agriculture, ecology and environmental science.
• gain the skills to plan, manage and conduct an in-depth field and/or lab-based independent research project.