MSc Food Economics and Marketing
University of Reading
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Train in applied economics, policy, marketing and research methods in the context of food with our MSc Food Economics and Marketing master’s degree.Focusing on how economic and marketing forces influence decisions of producers, processors, retailers, consumers and policy makers along food supply chains – at a domestic and international level – this programme will provide you with critical training in applied economics, marketing, and quantitative and qualitative research techniques.You will: ...Read more

Train in applied economics, policy, marketing and research methods in the context of food with our MSc Food Economics and Marketing master’s degree.Focusing on how economic and marketing forces influence decisions of producers, processors, retailers, consumers and policy makers along food supply chains – at a domestic and international level – this programme will provide you with critical training in applied economics, marketing, and quantitative and qualitative research techniques.You will: join the highest placed UK university for Agriculture and Forestry at 20th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject, Agriculture and Forestry, 2025), with its own farms and specialist facilities, examine consumer food choice and behaviour changes as well as marketing decisions in food retailing and manufacturing, examine policy issues as they relate to international trade, competition, diets and health, food safety, sustainability and quality of food products. Joining this programme means you’ll also be joining the Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics in our School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, where we are committed to empowering change through our teaching and research. Our academics tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues across their respective fields of expertise, and our mission is to make a difference in the context of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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Siew Mun
22 Feb 24

The atmosphere around the campus is amazing. Every week I will receive emails about career support and activities I could join to elevate my student life on the campus. Everything..Read more

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Maryam
21 Feb 24

I would say the support is great, there are different teams that can help you in various aspects. The library is also a great facility and study spot. The campus is beautiful and..Read more

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Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2:2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a subject falling in the areas of marketing, business, economics, food science and agriculture. Applicants who have relevant career experience are also welcome to apply. Applicants without prior knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods are strongly advised to take some preliminary economics courses before commencing their study. Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills.

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£11,750 per year

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£25,850 per year

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£26,450 per year

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University of Reading
Whiteknights Pepper Lane Reading Wokingham RG6 6UR United Kingdom
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