Program Overview
The Agricultural and Environmental Science at Newcastle University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Agricultural and Environmental Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agricultural and Environmental Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Food Security: Sustainable Food Production
- Postgraduate Skills 1: Project Proposal
- Postgraduate Skills 2: Data Analysis
- Postgraduate Skills 3: Literature Review
- Land Resources - Assessment and Management
- Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation
- MSc Dissertation in Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A\xc2\xa02:2 honours degree, or an international equivalent, in a relevant subject, such as:
- agronomy (crop production)
- biological sciences
- earth sciences
- geography
- environmental sciences
- agricultural sciences
- zoology
We also consider applicants on an individual basis with degrees in other areas, and those with non-standard qualifications and/or relevant professional experience.
International StudentsTo study this course you need to meet our\xc2\xa0Band 2 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry\xc2\xa0: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
If you have\xc2\xa0lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a\xc2\xa0pre-sessional English course.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-07-18
About Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months