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This course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters and gives partial fulfilment of Professional Membership Entry.

Are you excited to play a role in changing our food system to a more sustainable one? This Master of Science (MSc) programme provides you with a detailed understanding of agroforestry as part of a sustainable food production system, including its social and environmental components. It will enable you to implement the latest research into sustainable production systems thinking and will facilitate entry into agroforestry-related careers. The programme suits people with interests in the agri-food, farming, environmental, conservation, and agricultural sectors, and covers both temperate and tropical contexts.

On this course you will:

Examine the environmental, economic and social aspect of agroforestry in the context of food security and the changing environment.

Study how selected agroforestry management practices can improve the resource-efficiency and overall sustainability of food production.

Gain a global perspective to question whether and how growing demand for food from limited land resources can be met through agroforestry and sustainable intensification.

There is a long tradition of agroforestry practice in many parts of the world, but recently it has become a major focus in international development and is now at the forefront of innovation in natural resource management.

Careers

Current students and recent graduates have secured jobs in a wide variety of fields in natural research management and food security., Roles include consultants and managers in agriculture, agribusiness and environment, as well as policy and advocacy roles for government or NGOs. Others have continued their education with a PhD, work as researchers and teach/train others in the field. Career prospects also include promotion for those already employed in agroforestry or related professions.