Program Overview
The Food Security: Assessment and Action at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) is a Specialization programme in Humanities over 4 months, delivered Online. 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 humanities. 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 Food Security: Assessment and Action programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 4 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Security: Assessment and Action programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'What is Food Security?\', \'Concepts Related to Food Security\', \'Food Security Analysis\', \'Food Security Information Systems\', \'The Institutional Context\', \'Improving Food Security Information Systems\', "Understanding the User\'s Information Needs", \'Reporting for Results\', \'Writing Effective Reports\', \'Reporting Formats for Food Security\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The\xc2\xa0Specialisation in Food Security: Assessment and Action\xc2\xa0is open to everyone with a good grasp of English.
The UOC is an\xc2\xa0open university\xc2\xa0which means that even if you do not have a high school diploma or university degree you can still take our courses.
Regardless of your prior education, the certificate is transferable to the Master\'s in Food, Society and International Food Governance.
For more information, please visit the programme website.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
Barcelona, Spain
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-03-14
- Language English
- Duration 4 months
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