MSc in Science in Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
A part-time blended-learning master’s programme focused on sustainable agri-food systems and circular bioeconomy.
Best for:Best for professionals or career changers with a background in agriculture, food science, or environmental studies seeking to advance their expertise in sustainable agri-food systems and circular economy principles.
Overview
This two-year part-time MSc programme at SETU Waterford Campus is designed to equip professionals with the skills to reform agri-food systems sustainably. It integrates global agri-food systems, food security, EU/UN sustainability policies, and circular bioeconomy principles. Students will explore systems thinking, supply chain resilience, and innovative solutions for food security challenges. The programme supports unemployed individuals, returners, and working professionals through flexible blended learning, including online lectures and limited on-campus attendance (up to 10 days per year).
What you'll do
- Develop sustainable and resilient solutions for agri-food supply chains and food security challenges.
- Analyze and apply systems thinking to address complexities in agri-food systems.
- Engage in research and innovation focused on circular bioeconomy principles.
- Participate in field trips and practical sessions to enhance hands-on learning.
- Collaborate with peers and industry professionals to explore sustainable agri-food reforms.
- Contribute to policy discussions and projects aligned with EU/UN sustainability targets.
Requirements
Degree required: NFQ Level 8 honours degree (or equivalent) with a minimum upper second-class honours in Agriculture, Food Science, or Environmental/Land Science related fields. Non-cognate degree holders with significant experiential learning may apply under SETU’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
Degree offered: MSc in Science in Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
Language: English (no specific proficiency test mentioned)
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in agriculture, food science, or related disciplines.
- Experience or aptitude for systems thinking and sustainable problem-solving.
- Ability to engage in blended learning environments (online and limited on-campus attendance).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for academic and professional discussions.
- Applicants must hold a Level 8 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- Non-cognate degree holders may be considered with a 50% weighting on GPA and 50% on a selection interview.
- Open to unemployed individuals, returners to employment, and working professionals.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-08-30
Applicants must submit their application through the official SETU Waterford Campus portal. Required documents include academic transcripts, proof of degree, and a personal statement. Non-cognate applicants may need to provide additional materials for the RPL assessment, such as a portfolio of relevant work experience.
- Academic transcripts and proof of degree
- Personal statement or motivation letter
- CV or resume (for non-cognate applicants)
- Portfolio of relevant work experience (if applicable)
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