Agricultural and Food Economics (Taught)

Develop your research skills for agricultural economics and food economics with our MSc by Research Agricultural and Food Economics master’s degree.
During your studies, you’ll develop applied economics and marketing skills – including quantitative and qualitative research techniques – and then apply them to a diverse range of contemporary farm, food and rural issues in both developed and developing country contexts.

Study at the UK’s leading university for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 1st in the People and Planet University League, 2023/24).

During your studies you’ll develop applied economics and marketing skills – including quantitative and qualitative research techniques – and then apply them to a diverse range of contemporary farm, food and rural issues in both developed and developing country contexts.

For more information, please visit the programme page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-development-and-applied-economics-pg/mres-agricultural-and-food-economics

Sample modules may include:

*Consumers, Producers, Markets and Trade
*Econometrics
*Research Methods in Economics and Marketing
*Energy, Climate Change and Development
*Appraisal of Agricultural and Rural Development Projects
*Food Security and Global Issues

These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/25 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Check our website for more details about the course structure.