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Our courses

We offer six postgraduate programmes, covering a diverse range of topics in international development.

Why study with us?

Gain specialist skills for your future career, and benefit from our extensive research and teaching facilities.

How you'll study

Develop your knowledge and skills through a blend of theoretical study and practical experience. You'll learn in an interdisciplinary environment that prepares you for the challenges faced by global communities and businesses.

Life in the Department

Join a diverse, supportive community in the Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics.
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Master's scholarships

The Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics (GIIDAE) offers a diverse range of scholarships to help fund your postgraduate degree.

Our facilities

Gain hands-on experience using the industry-standard equipment and specialist teaching facilities in the Department of Agri-Food Economics and Marketing.

Our research

Our research is driven by key global challenges and aligns closely with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We are the highest placed UK University for Agriculture and Forestry at 22nd in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject, Agriculture and Forestry, 2024).