About the course:
-Critical training in applied economics, marketing, and quantitative and qualitative research techniques
-Develop an understanding of economic and marketing aspects of food, including consumers’ decisions, globalisation in food retailing and manufacturing, and policy issues
-Acquire the professional skills to work for world organisations such as the EU and FAO, NGOs, international food companies and consulting companies
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
Sample modules:
-Advertising and branding
-Advanced marketing
-Consumer behaviour and food marketing
-Food policy
-Marketing research methods
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
WHAT CAREER CAN YOU HAVE?
Our programmes are excellent preparation for careers in international and rural development, agricultural economics, and marketing within the food chain and policy. Some 96% of our graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating.
Engagement with a wide variety of visiting speakers and field trips provides many opportunities for networking. In addition, competitive internships and placements, and research dissertations are an opportunity to showcase your skills, undertake overseas field research or link with organisations in the development sector. For examples of organisations our graduates go on to, please visit:
http://www.reading.ac.uk/giidae
You are normally required to have a good first or second class honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK). An intermediate knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods is required, but strong applicants with little or no prior training in economics may be admitted provided they attend a pre-sessional course. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
