MRes

Agrifood Innovation

You are viewing this course for January start 2025

Key Facts

Course Code J792D3

  • Qualification

    MRes

  • Course duration

    3 years

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MRes Agrifood Innovation at Aberystwyth University provides access to the latest thinking around the Circular Economy and is ideal for anyone with an interest in integrating this ethos into agrifood practice or policy. Aimed at those working with or within the Welsh agrifood supply chains, this course places greater emphasis on research than on taught elements and is an ideal stepping stone for those considering developing the research aspect of their career.

Typical Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent. Subject to agreement with project supervisor. Non-graduates must have at least 24 months of relevant full-time work experience in an agri-food industry.

English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent

Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

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Course Overview

Individual taught modules run for 14 weeks by distance learning. There are three intakes per year so you can start in January, May or September.

The research elements are carried out in your workplace with regular academic supervision. The training is web-based which means that as long as you have access to a reasonable broadband connection (i.e. are able to stream videos such as on YouTube), you can study wherever and whenever best suits you.

Modules September start - 2025

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

Core

Module Name Module Code Credit Value
Research Methods BDM0120 20
MRes Dissertation DL (A) BDM0060 60
MRes Dissertation DL (B) BDM0260 60

Options

Module Name Module Code Credit Value
Behaviour Change BDM8820 20
Controlled Environment Agriculture BDM6220 20
Horticultural Science BDM6920 20
Livestock Health and Welfare BDM5920 20
Meat Processing BDM8720 20
Programming for Agritechnology - an Introduction BDM2420 20
Soil Science BDM2320 20
Sustainable Supply Systems BDM1120 20
Waste Resource Management BDM1220 20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Careers

Most people undertaking this course are already employed in the agri-food sector and see it as a way to update and improve their technical knowledge while working towards a qualification. It also acts as an ideal stepping stone for those wanting to move into this sector

Teaching & Learning

On this degree you will study Research Methods and complete a Work-Based Research Project, which is the main component of your degree.

You will also choose 2 from a range of optional modules, which currently include:

  • Sustainable Supply Systems
  • Precision Livestock
  • Future of Packaging
  • Waste Resource Management
  • Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond
  • Public Goods
  • Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
  • Behaviour Change
  • Horticultural Science
  • Meat Processing.

Learning material includes podcast lectures, e-group projects, guided reading, interactive workbooks and discussion forums, as well as assignments and e-tutorials.

Assessment

There are no exams within this programme. Taught modules are assessed via course work and forum discussion. Research is monitored and assessed.