MA Agriculture and Rural Development
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Gain first-class training in how agriculture can contribute to poverty alleviation, food security, and rural development in low-income countries. Our unique MA in Agriculture and Rural Development blends theory, practical skills, real-world case studies, and empirical insights to give you a solid foundation in global issues surrounding agriculture, rural livelihoods, and rural policies and politics. You’ll explore the policies and practices of major international institutions like the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, UN Development Programme, World Bank, and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research.
You’ll also study civil society organisations and advocacy groups such as La Via Campesina and Brazil’s Landless Workers Movement, both of which campaign for land reform, workers’ rights, and social justice in rural areas.
Key highlights
- Focuses on agriculture's role in poverty alleviation and food security
- Blends theory, practical skills, real-world case studies and empirical insights
- Examines policies of FAO, UNDP, World Bank and CGIAR
- Studies rural movements such as La Via Campesina and Brazil's Landless Workers Movement
- Covers rural livelihoods, rural policies and politics in low-income countries
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Typical UK Entry Requirements: Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.2 Degree Subject Social Sciences
Careers this course leads to
- Rural development officer
- Agricultural policy analyst
- Food security programme manager
- International development consultant
- NGO programme officer
- Research officer in agricultural development
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,400 per year | International: £23,850 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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