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  Agroecology, Water and Food Sovereignty MSc


Coventry University    Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing

Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Agriculture (1) Environmental Sciences (13) Geography (17)

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The Agroecology, Water and Food Sovereignty MSc at Coventry University is a trans-disciplinary course that addresses pressing global issues related to food production, access to resources, and climate change. This course focuses on resilient food and water systems, exploring their environmental, socio-economic, and political implications. With a strong emphasis on agroecology and food sovereignty, you will gain cutting-edge knowledge and critical understanding of sustainable and equitable food and water systems. Entry requirements include a second class honours degree in a relevant social or natural science discipline. This course opens doors to careers in academia, development organizations, government bodies, and entrepreneurship in various sectors. Visit the University to learn more about this exciting programme.

About the course

The Agroecology, Water and Food Sovereignty MSc is a trans-disciplinary course addressing current issues related to food production, access and management of natural resources, climate change and land degradation. It also aims to address the environmental, socio-economic and institutional implications in the building of resilient societies.

The course has a strong focus on resilient food and water systems, critically-analysed under environmental, socio-economic and political lenses to reflect the broad range of issues that relate to food and water sovereignty and how agroecology can alleviate them.

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Entry Requirements

At least a second class honours degree in a relevant social or natural science discipline.

Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by the course director.

Applicants are normally invited to visit the University as part of the postgraduate open days in the Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing. This offers an opportunity for both parties to meet and to ask questions. It also offers the applicant an opportunity to view the facilities on offer at the University.


Fees

UK Fees: 2022/23 fees TBC*;2021/22 fees - 10400

International Fees: 2022/23 fees TBC*;2021/22 fees - 16600

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Scholarships

Students will be automatically identified for the PGT Academic Excellence scholarship. Eligible students will be notified by email. We will request your bank details. A cash payment will then be made directly into your UK bank account.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£2,000

Eligibility

This is a cash scholarship worth £2,000 and available to all students applying for a full-time, part-time or online(including CU online) postgraduate taught master's programme at Coventry University and achieved a first class degree.

Application Procedure

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Unlike the scholarship, this cash bursary exclusive to alumni and is not dependant on the degree classification awarded.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£500

Eligibility

This is an £500 cash bursary available for those Coventry University students that graduate in 2020 (this April, July or November) and starting their postgraduate taught degree in September 2020 or January 2021.

Application Procedure

Students will be automatically identified for the PGT Cash Bursary. Eligible students will be notified by email. We will request your bank details. A cash payment will then be made directly into your UK bank account. For more information, please the see the next tab for Funding for Coventry alumni: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/postgraduate-study/your-next-step/funding-your-postgraduate-course/#tab-36082-2


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