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Agricultural Economics – (M.Sc.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Centre for Development, Environment and Policy
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| Application Deadline: | November 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 10,475 - | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of School of Oriental and African Studies
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.
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.
Graduates of this programme will typically find work as environmental economists in the following fields:
- government ministries undertaking work in agricultural policy analysis
- public and private sector companies involved in upstream and downstream agricultural industries
- international and non-governmental organisations concerned with the economic analysis of agricultural sector issues
- applied research and teaching in institutions of research and higher education.
Contents
MSc: 10 modules (4 core, 4 elective plus 2 research)
Postgraduate Diploma: 8 modules (4 core plus 4 elective)
Postgraduate Certificate: 4 modules (at least 3 core plus up to one elective)
Core modules
- Either Economics and institutions for development (C116)
- or Economic principles (C02) [the chosen module must be taken in the first year]
- Agricultural trade and policy (C110)
- Food security and social protection (C125)
- Political economy of public policy (C127)
Elective modules
- Applied econometrics (CO5)
- Climate change and development (C124)
- Marketing for small agribusinesses (C138)
- Natural resource economics (C105)
- Project planning and management (C134)
- Rural development (C230)
- Socioeconomics of rural livelihoods (C135)
- Understanding poverty (C119)
- Water resources management (C126)
- Rural finance (C128) [scheduled for 2012]
- One module selected from another programme
Research modules (MSc only)
- Research methods (R106)
- Research report (RR01)
Short courses
Modules can also be taken as short courses for professional development or as a taster of the full degree, diploma or certificate programme. In 2011 the cost of taking a module is £960. To apply please fill in the short course application form available on the Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (SOAS) website.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
A good degree in an appropriate discipline acceptable to the University.
English language
For all applicants a high level of English language ability in reading, writing and study skills, equivalent to a score of 6.0 in the IELTS test or a score of 580 in the paper-based test (PBT), 237 in the computerised test (CBT), or 90 in the Internet test (IBT) is required. Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body.
The degree of access necessary can vary with the type of qualification being taken and the study modules involved. However, computer access for email communication with the CeDEP team, tutors and supervisors is essential.
Those studying for an MSc must be able to spend sufficient study time using a computer if they are to effectively complete the research methods module. This module, R106, is compulsory and requires the use of computer-based statistical software.
You should have access to a PC with the following capabilities:
- Internet connection and an up-to-date web browser such as Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
- CD drive (at a minimum, you will need to investigate the content and interactive elements of CD-based courseware)
- Access to email
- Software that can read Word and PDF files
- Sufficient capacity for downloading and use of any required software
- In some instances, a floppy disk drive
Access to a printer is highly desirable as it will enable you to print hard copies of materials directly from the CD-based courseware.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Funding details
Scholarships and BursariesThere are some scholarships and bursaries available for postgraduate students. These are very competitive and early application is advised.
Loans
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Professional and Career Development LoansA Professional and Career Development Loan is a bank loan for UK students designed to help you pay for your course. Repayments start one month after you complete your course. You can borrow between £300 and £8,000. The bank will approve your loan according to your credit rating.
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- Registry Fees Section if you have any queries on educational loans or fees for degree courses.
- Noel Connaughton for fees information for occasional courses, certificates and diplomas.
- CEFIMS for fees information for distance learning courses.
Other Sources of Funding
Useful funding information can also be found at:
- Hotcourses Scholarship Search
- HERO funding information for research students
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