# Agricultural and Environmental Science MSc
**Source**: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/5021f/
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- [Research Strategy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/research-strategy/)
- [Education Strategy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/education-strategy/)
- [Social and Environmental Justice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/social-environmental-justice/)
- [Social Justice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/social-environmental-justice/social-justice/)
- [Sustainability](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sustainability/)
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- [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/)
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- [Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/vc-excellence/)
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- [Search for Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/search-funding/)
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- [Qualifications Explained](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/)
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- [Is a PhD for me?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/is-a-phd-for-me/)
- [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/fees-and-funding/)
- [How to Apply](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/)
- [How to apply for Studentships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/studentships/)
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- [Our Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/)
- [Accommodation Types](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/types/)
- [Types of Rooms](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/types/our-rooms/)
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- [Applying for Undergraduate Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/applying-for-undergraduate-accommodation/)
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- [Extending Your Stay](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/leaving-us/extending-your-stay/)
- [Room Changes](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/room-changes/)
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- [Guest Visitors and Going Away](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/visitors-and-going-away/)
- [Energy & Recycling](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/energy-and-recycling/)
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- [ResLife Find a Flatmate](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/student-experience/find-a-flatmate/)
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- [Payment Schedules](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/payment-schedules/)
- [Managed Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/managed-partnerships/)
- [Rent Adjustments](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/rent-adjustments/)
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- [Internet Connection](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/internet-connection/)
- [Your Future](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/)
- [Work Placements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/work-placement/)
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- [About the Careers Service](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/about/)
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QS Best Student Cities 2026
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[## Funding and scholarships webinars
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## Overview
Our Master's in Agriculture and Environmental Science can help you develop a career in sustainable farming systems, environmental management, and rural development. Develop your understanding of the interaction between agriculture and the environment.
There is an emphasis on sustainability and the ecological consequences of unsound management. It gives you the skills for careers related to:
- sustainability in farming systems
- environmental management
- rural development
You’ll develop academic and professional skills, preparing you for an exciting career in research, consultancy, policy and more.
The course consists of compulsory and optional modules allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests.
You'll learn from industry-experienced and research-active lecturers. Our research in integrated agricultural production focuses on:
- agricultural production systems
- ecosystem services
- environmental impacts
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## Quality and ranking
- Global Top 140 UniversityQS World University Rankings 2026
- Top 150 for Agriculture and ForestryQS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
- Top 95 for Life Sciences and MedicineQS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 200 in the world for sustainable developmentTimes Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025
- 42% of our research is classified as 4\* world-leading researchResearch Excellence Framework 2021
- 65% increase in research power since 2014Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Top 125 for Life SciencesTimes Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026
- Global Top 145 UniversityTimes Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
- Joint 64th in the world and 22nd in the UK for sustainabilityQS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026
- Top 5 city for affordability in the UKQS Best Student Cities 2026
- World Top 50 and UK Top 5 student cityQS Best Student Cities 2026
- 89th in the worldTIME Magazine: World’s Top Universities 2026
[Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK](#)
If you’re studying an **accredited degree** and thinking about working in Europe after you graduate, the best place to find current information is the [UK Government’s guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recognition-of-uk-professional-qualifications-in-eu-member-states/recognition-of-uk-professional-qualifications-in-eu-member-states). This official resource explains whether your profession is regulated in another country, what steps you need to take, and which organisation you should contact.
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## What you'll learn
You'll develop knowledge and skills in core concepts such as:
- sustainable development and environmental change
- quantitative techniques
- experimental design
- data analysis
- assessment of land use capability
- habitat potential
- risks of water pollution
- soil quality
- ecosystem services
- research skills
- analysis, interpretation, and presentation of field data
- science, policy and action underlying climate change and land use
### Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
[Agriculture and Environmental Science MSc modules](#)
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
| --- | --- |
| [Research Dissertation Project](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/module/?code=NES8002) | 60 |
| [Data analysis, interpretation and presentation for MSc](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/module/?code=NES8006) | 10 |
| [Assessing Agricultural Production Systems](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/module/?code=NES8103) | 20 |
| [Global Challenges in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/module/?code=NES8105) | 20 |
| [Agricultural Systems](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/module/?code=NES8106) | 10 |
| [Geographical Information systems and Remote Sensing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/module/?code=NES8312) | 20 |
| [Designing and Evaluating Conservation Areas](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/module/?code=NES8321) | 20 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
| --- | --- |
| [Sustainability of Human and Natural Systems](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/module/?code=NES8313) | 20 |
| [Critical Thinking and Analysis for Evidence-Based Environmental Science](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/module/?code=NES8314) | 20 |
## How you'll learn
[Delivery and teaching methods](#)
You’ll be taught through:
- lectures
- seminars
- practical field classes
- tutorials
- small group discussions
You’ll be in charge of your own learning through independent study to complement the structured sessions.
### Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme
We offer flexible learning for those already working in the industry through the Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme. This framework enables us to award postgraduate-level qualifications using credit-bearing stand-alone modules as 'building blocks' towards a qualification. This means that the credits from modules undertaken within five years can be 'banked' towards the award of a qualification.
[Assessment methods](#)
Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:
- Case study
- Computer assessment
- Dissertation
- Oral presentation
- Report
- Written exercise
[Additional assessment information](#)
As part of your studies, you'll complete a major research project. It might be on projects you experience in the workplace. We'll support you in designing and delivering a project based on a laboratory or field-based investigation. You'll collect, analyse, and interpret data to produce a thesis written in the style of an academic paper. Your research project and thesis can be based overseas.
[Student Support](#)
Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:
- academic staff
- personal tutors and research supervisors
- our University Student Services Team
- student representatives
- peers
You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff, who will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.
Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:
- module handbooks
- course materials
- groups
- course announcements and notifications
- written feedback
[Our staff](#)
#### Dr Hannah Davis
[Dr Hannah Davis](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/hannahdavis.html) is the Degree Programme Director and an experienced researcher in ruminant nutrition and grazing management. Hannah's research aims to understand how dairy management practices affect milk quality, animal health and environmental impact to optimise sustainable farming systems.
[Our research in agricultural production systems](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/our-research/agriculture/agricultural-product-systems/)
#### Our lecturers and research
Our lecturers are industry-experienced and research-active. Our research in integrated agricultural production focuses on:
- regenerative agriculture
- vertical farming
- natural capital
- soil science
- plant science
- ecology and biodiversity
- dairy and beef production
Strategic research embraces work on:
- precision agriculture
- rhizosphere function
- plant-soil feedback
- soil-carbon dynamics
- nutrient cycling
- sustainable livestock
Applied research addresses issues of:
- climate change mitigation (including biofuels)
- regenerative farming systems
- low-input crop systems
- agriculture-environment interactions
- crop health and production
[Course information: Disclaimers, policies and changes](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/general/)
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## Entry requirements
The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.
### Academic entry requirements
A 2:2 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
- horticulture
We also consider applicants on an individual basis with degrees in other areas, and those with non-standard qualifications and/or relevant professional experience.
### Qualifications from outside the UK
Select your country
### English Language requirements
Select your qualification
IELTSPearsonsDuolingo English TestTOEFLOtherPre-Sessional Entry - 6 weeksPre-Sessional Entry - 10 weeks
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## Your future
### Further study
This MSC supports a route into PhD-level study. You’ll develop the research skills needed for advanced study during your course.
### Careers
You will have the opportunity to engage with professionals from research, business and industry during the course. Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles including:
- M&E Research Analyst at VTT Global (Pvt) Ltd
- Research Scientist at National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute
- Farm Operator at TDC Thomson
### Our Careers Service
Our expert Careers Service is here to help you take the next steps in your professional life. We will support you while you’re studying with us and for up to three years after you graduate.\
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You will have access to expert one-to-one advice and guidance through our campus careers centre and online, along with digital resources, workshops, networking opportunities, and careers and recruitment events.\
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**We’ve been awarded 5 QS Stars for Student Employability (2025).** Many of our degrees are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses. We are committed to helping you access real-world experience opportunities and develop key skills through paid work placements and internships.
[Visit our Careers Service website](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/)
> Horticulture is an industry in constant demand for talented individuals, and we have found our collaboration with Newcastle and their students very beneficial. They have come up with some interesting solutions to problems.
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## Facilities
The Agriculture Building is the home of Agriculture, based in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. It's located on our vibrant, city-centre campus. Some of our state-of-the-art facilities include laboratories, plant growth incubators and vertical farming units.
During your studies, you'll have access to [Newcastle University Farms.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/farms/) NU Farms encompasses mixed arable and biomass operations. The farms are used for commercial, teaching and research purposes. You will develop skills relating to data gathering and analysis, soil sampling, plant health, pests and weed identification.
At NU Farms we promote innovation to shape policy and support scientific research. We have extensive collaborations including:
- UK Agri-Tech Centre with on-site facilities
- Fera Science (Fera)
- Institute of Agri-Food and Rural Innovation (IAFRI)
- Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF)
We will prepare you for a successful career in agriculture and related fields. There will be a focus on sustainability, input from industry and research-driven teaching led by top academics. We have extensive links with other farms and business enterprises to broaden and deepen your understanding.
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## Fees, Funding and Scholarships
### Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year)
| Qualification: MSc Full time | |
| --- | --- |
| Home students Full time: 12 months | Tuition fees (per year) £14,200 |
| International students Full time: 12 months | Tuition fees (per year) £32,700 |
[Tuition fee increases](#)
As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
[EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status](#)
Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.
EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support. **You may be eligible for a scholarship worth 25% off the international fee**. [Search our funding database](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/).
If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance [here](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/studying-in-the-uk-guidance-for-eu-students).
#### Scholarships
We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our [searchable postgraduate funding page](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/search-funding/) for more information.
### What you're paying for
Tuition fees include the costs of:
- matriculation
- registration
- tuition (or supervision)
- library access
- examination
- re-examination
- graduation
Find out more about:
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- [tuition fees](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/tuition-fees/)
[Deposit](#)
If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.
You can check this in the [How to apply section](#how-to-apply).
[Funding deadlines](#)
If you're applying for funding, always check the funding application deadline. This deadline may be earlier than the application deadline for your course.
For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.
### Search for funding and scholarships
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## How to apply
### Before you start
**Start Dates**
The course starts in September.
**Closing Dates**
There is no application closing date for this course.
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
**Deposit**
**All International students**
If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you must pay a deposit or submit an official letter of sponsorship. The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study with us. This deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from your tuition fees when you register. You may also be subject to academic and English language qualification verification, confirmation of funds and credibility interviews.
**International students who received an offer before 18 March 2026**
- You are required to pay a £1,500 deposit or submit an official letter of sponsorship.
**International students Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan who received an offer after 18 March 2026**
- You are required to pay a deposit of £5,000 or submit an official letter of sponsorship by 01 August 2026.
**All International students (excluding those from the markets above) who received an offer after 18 March 2026**
- You are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship by 01 August 2026.
### Programme codes
| Qualification: MSc Full time | |
| --- | --- |
| Full time: 12 months | Programme Code: 5021F |
### Using the application portal
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You can choose to start your application, save your details and come back to complete it later.
If you’re ready, you can select Apply Online and you’ll be taken directly to the application portal.
Alternatively you can find out more about applying on our [applications and offers pages](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/ "https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/").
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## Get in touch
### Questions about this course?
If you have specific questions about this course you can contact:
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Degree Programme Director
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 6900\
Email: [snes.education@ncl.ac.uk](mailto:snes.education@newcastle.ac.uk)\
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