Food Policy/ Food and Nutrition Policy MSc
Overview
The MSc Food Policy will give you a strong and critical grasp of both the theoretical and empirical aspects of food policy. You will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the breadth of food policy in the UK within a European and international context.
Food and Nutrition Policy route
The Food and Nutrition Policy route offers the opportunity to gain further insight into how nutrition policy is decided. You will consider the evidence for relationships between food and health and be at the forefront of debates linking the science of nutrition with emerging and urgent sustainable food supply chain issues.
The course is built on the philosophy that food policy intersects with a range of other disciplines. It covers the entire food system from agriculture, production, processing, retailing through to consumption. The course has a strong commitment to social justice and sustainability.
The course is the first of its kind anywhere in the world. The reputation extends beyond academia to international bodies, including European Union institutions and agencies and the UK Government and its departments. We also work closely with non-departmental bodies, regional agencies and local governments as well as a wide variety of NGOs.
Who is the course for?
The degree is suitable for a wide and varied range of professions including:
- Environmental health
- Trading standards
- Local or central government
- The civil service
- Non-governmental organisations
- Food manufacturing
- Retail or catering
- Health and social care.
The course is suitable for those who wish to expand their knowledge of food policy to support their current or future employment, for returners to work following a career break or individuals who want to enhance their personal understanding of food policy.
Why study Food Policy / Food and Nutrition Policy at City?
- Study on a unique and ground breaking course which covers the breadth of food policy within UK and international contexts.
- Learn how to conduct critical analysis of public policy and how to apply these skills in the workplace and the community.
- Learn from experts in food policy who are renowned nationally and internationally.
- Enrich your knowledge of food policy to progress your career and personal aspirations in policy and management.
- Choose to learn in a flexible environment which is sensitive to your existing work pressures.
Course Fees:
- Full-time EU: £7,000 (2012/13)
- Part-time EU: £3,500 (2012/13)
- Full-time Non EU: £14,000 (2012/13)
- Part-time Non EU: £7,000 (2012/13)
Start Date:
September 2011
Entry Requirements
- Second-class honours degree or equivalent
- Background or interest in a food related area of employment or study.
English Requirements
For those students whose first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required:
- IELTS: 7.0
- TOEFL (internet based): 107
Visa Requirements
The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than 6 months
- Students on courses of less than 6 months
- Students on a pre-sessional English Language course
For more information see our main Visa page.
When and Where
- Start Date:
- September 2011
- Duration:
- Full time: one year over two evenings per week. Part time: two years over one evening per week. Distance learning: two years by remote study through text-based packages.
Course Content
You will be taught by a specialist academic food policy team, who have excellent credentials and are leaders in the field. Our academic staff are all actively involved in policy-making on a global arena.
The course is flexible to fit in with your work commitments - you can study on a full-time, part-time or distance learning basis. It offers two routes for study, but is designed as an integrated programme with core modules for both programme routes, with the option to specialise in Food and Nutrition Policy.
The course consists of four modules (worth 30 credits each) and a dissertation that includes a research methods component (worth 60 credits). The dissertation provides the opportunity for a detailed examination of a research question of relevance to food policy.
Course Structure
For MSc Food Policy all students must take four core modules:
- Food and public policy
- The political economy of food
- Food, culture and society
- Food, public health and the environment
For MSc Food and Nutrition Policy all students must take three core modules:
- Food and public policy
- Food, culture and society
- Nutrition policy
For MSc Food and Nutrition Policy all students must select one of the following modules:
- The political economy of food
- Food and public health and the environment
Teaching and Assessment
Full and part-time modes - teaching includes lecture sessions, workshops, small group activities and discussions, and whole-class discussions. The lectures are supplemented by guest speakers from the world of food policy. We encourage you to contribute your own experiences and perspectives on the issues under discussion.
Distance learning - teaching includes text-based learning packages (workbooks) with subject-specific tutor support. The learning packages are intended to engage you in active learning through a number of activities and exercises with accompanying commentaries.
Modules are assessed through coursework.
Fees
- Full-time EU: £7,000 (2012/13)
- Part-time EU: £3,500 (2012/13)
- Full-time Non EU: £14,000 (2012/13)
- Part-time Non EU: £7,000 (2012/13)
Funding
For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.
Career Prospects
The course will prepare you for a range of policy and management roles in varying food policy related sectors. Our existing students have come from backgrounds such as environmental health, local and central government, NGOs, trading standards, food manufacturing, retail and catering and health and social care - both in the UK and internationally.
Find out more about City University London
The deadline for September 2012 applications is 31 July 2012.
Full time (online application)
Part time (online application)
Distance learning (online application)
Further Information
Contact Steven Barker
Phone: +44 (0)20 7040 0139
Email: steven.barker.1@city.ac.uk