Program Overview
The Food Systems at The University of Vermont is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 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 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Burlington, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Systems 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
- Theories and Methods for Quantitative Research
- Food Systems, Society and Policy
- Professional Development Seminar
- Food Systems, Science and Policy
- Research Design Seminar
- Food Systems Application Seminar
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Completion of a college-level statistics course
3 letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic colleagues
Completion of the GRE (MS & PhD applicants only)
Faculty letter of support (AMP & PhD applicants only)
TOEFL exam if you are an international student
All applications and materials, including transcripts and letters of recommendation, must be submitted through the\xc2\xa0UVM Graduate Admissions online application. Please carefully review the instructions before completing the application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Vermont 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 The University of Vermont
The University of Vermont
Burlington, United States
The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, commonly referred to as the University of Vermont (UVM), is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont, United States....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-19
- Language English
- Duration 18 months