Program Overview
The Food Systems Analysis at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) is a Specialization programme in Humanities, 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 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 Systems Analysis 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 1,160 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,160 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Systems Analysis 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 a Food System?
- A systems perspective and systems modelling
- Economy-wide models
- Biophysical economics, farming systems, agro-ecosystems, and agribusiness systems
- Systems dynamics
- Why a systems approach to food?
- Linear approaches to food systems analysis
- What linear approaches conceal
- The changing character of food systems
- What is an ideal food system?
- Diversity of food systems
- Problems
- Policy challenges
- Looking for solutions to problems
- Price
- The food chain
- Consumers
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students can still apply for the programme even if they do not have a university degree.
The\xc2\xa0Specialisation in Food Systems Analysis\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.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,160 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,160 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,160 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,160 (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- Start Date 2017-10-18
- Language English