Course Overview

Over the past few decades, questions about the production, supply, preparation, consumption, and disposal of food have become central to our understanding of society and politics. With the rise of a global food market and of industrial agriculture - and the accompanying challenges of climate change, soil erosion, and food scarcity - it is more urgent than ever to understand the complex interrelationship between food, politics, and society. The degree draws primarily from the field of food studies, but it is interdisciplinary and you will study approaches, ideas, and texts from politics, theory, history, sociology, cultural anthropology, and public policy. This degree will be of interest to anybody working in, or planning to pursue a career in, food politics and food policy who wants to build their skills and knowledge to enhance their career prospects. It is also suitable if you want to undertake MPhil/Ph.D. or professional research. Graduates can pursue careers in government or advisory bodies where research skills are required, as well as policy research, higher education, the voluntary sector, and journalism. Possible professions include Civil Service fast streamer, higher education lecturer, government social research officer, or politicians assistant. This degree may also be useful in becoming a local government officer, newspaper journalist, or public relations officer.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2 or above) in social sciences or humanities.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.