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MRes Agrifood Innovation

Drive innovation in sustainable food production with an advanced research degree at Aberystwyth University.
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Time investment
5 years
Location
Online
Cost
£9,000
Language
English

About this degree

Transform agrifood innovation with applied research

This online MRes programme from Aberystwyth University offers a flexible, research-focused programme for professionals looking to shape the future of sustainable food production.

With part-time distance learning, you’ll balance studies with your career while diving into areas like Circular Economy and sustainable agriculture.

Gain hands-on agricultural research experience

This online degree equips you with the essential skills for conducting independent research, including statistical methods for data analysis and identifying a suitable dissertation topic.

You’ll learn to critically evaluate existing research across various sources and explore effective knowledge exchange methods tailored to different audiences. This foundation prepares you to design and execute high-impact research projects in real-time.

Drive sustainable change with dynamic skills

To support your research and further your competitive edge, you’ll gain specialised expertise tailored to your interests and goals.

You’ll select two elective modules that expand your knowledge in areas like sustainable supply systems, precision livestock, and waste resource management. These modules equip you with the tools to address global challenges and drive meaningful change within your field.

Learning through podcast lectures, e-group projects, guided readings, and interactive workbooks, you’ll develop practical skills to lead innovations in the agri-food sector.

Learn flexibly with the experts at Aberystwyth

With flexible online learning, you can fit this programme around your professional and personal commitments. Study anytime, anywhere, with recorded lectures, guided readings, discussion forums, and written assignments.

Start your journey in January, May, or September, and benefit from expertise shared by renowned academics and industry professionals.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University has a proud reputation for leading edge research, teaching excellence and an exceptional student experience. It’s a place for the adventurous, the curious and the creative.

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Learning outcomes

Explore key challenges in the agrifood supply chain and consider how research can offer effective solutions.

Apply sustainable thinking to agrifood development and assess how research supports improvements across the supply chain.

Critically evaluate research and data to identify opportunities for applying new findings in the agrifood sector.

Communicate scientific ideas and research outcomes clearly to peers, policymakers, and the public using diverse formats.

Understand how scientific research underpins industrial innovation and learn to shape R&D proposals with real-world impact.

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Additional information

You should have a 2:2 Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or at least two years of relevant work experience. An up-to-date CV is also encouraged during your submission.

This programme is taught in English. You'll need to meet the English language requirement of IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent).

This flexible degree is designed for busy professionals and can be completed part-time or full-time over up to five years. You'll complete three taught modules (including Research Methods) followed by a 120 credit work-based dissertation (20,000 words). Typically, learners spend one year on their taught modules and two years on their work-based dissertation.

There are no exams on this programme. Instead, you'll be assessed through coursework, practical assignments on workshop-based modules, and through comprehensive research projects.

Graduates from the MRes Agrifood Innovation course will be prepared for a multitude of roles within the agri-food sector. Potential career paths include:
  • Agrifood Consultant
  • Research Scientist
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Horticultural Specialist
  • Agri-Tech Developer

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