International Development

MA AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

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MA AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Start Year
2023
Attendance
Full Time
Award
Degree of Master of Arts
Duration (years)
1

Assessment for Year 1

The main form of assessment is written coursework assignments which enable you to demonstrate learning in depth. In most cases there is considerable scope for you to focus on areas that you are particularly interested in. Depending on the modules you choose, part of your assessment may also be based on other tasks such as exams and presentations. 

You will undertake either an academic dissertation or an assessed work placement. The dissertation enables you to build research and information management skills as you use primary and secondary data to address a specific question. Critical analysis, application of theory to real world problems and extended report writing skills are developed in both the dissertation and the assessed work placement or internship. The latter also provides an opportunity to gain career-enhancing work experience. 

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Assessment for Year 1

The main form of assessment is written coursework assignments which enable you to demonstrate learning in depth. In most cases there is considerable scope for you to focus on areas that you are particularly interested in. Depending on the modules you choose, part of your assessment may also be based on other tasks such as exams and presentations. 

You will undertake either an academic dissertation or an assessed work placement. The dissertation enables you to build research and information management skills as you use primary and secondary data to address a specific question. Critical analysis, application of theory to real world problems and extended report writing skills are developed in both the dissertation and the assessed work placement or internship. The latter also provides an opportunity to gain career-enhancing work experience. 

September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

Entry Requirements

Degree classification

UK 2.1 or equivalent

Degree subject

Social Sciences

Additional entry requirements

Applicants should normally have a good undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution. The University will also take into account the employment experience of applicants where relevant.

Students for whom english is a foreign language

We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

  • IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in only two components with 6.0 in the others)

  • PTE (Pearson): 64 (minimum 59 in only two components with 64 in the others)

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: Accepted English Language Tests

INTO University of East Anglia

If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, you may be able to study one of the International Graduate Diploma programmes offered by our partner INTO UEA. These programmes guarantee progression to selected masters degrees if students achieve the appropriate grade. For more details please click here:

International Graduate Diploma in International Development

INTO UEA also run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk

Intakes

This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

Course Reference Number: 6884190

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2023/24 are: 

  • UK Students: £9,650 (full time) 

  • International Students: £19,800 (full time) 

If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students). 

We estimate living expenses at £1,023 per month. 

Further Information on tuition fees can be found here

 

Scholarships and Bursaries 

The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates. 

Course related costs

Please see Additional Course Fees for details of additional course-related costs. 

Course Reference Number: 6884190

How to Apply

Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.

To apply please use our online application form.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

Course Reference Number: 6884190
Key details
Attendance
Full Time
Award
Degree of Master of Arts
Duration (years)
1
Study the fascinating fields of agriculture, rural livelihoods, rural policy and politics on our MA in Agriculture and Rural Development. Integrating social sciences, economics and natural resource studies, you’ll graduate with a wide set of transferable skills and an interdisciplinary perspective on the global, national and local level processes that shape agriculture and rural development.
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