Overview

This course provides a sound understanding of food security, including international frameworks in which food trade operates, and the drivers behind food security. Using case studies, students will explore biosecurity and food policies that underpin food security and trade in a global context. Students will investigate the concept of producing, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Admission requirements

Enrolment restrictions
Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.
Have a broad understanding of the agronomic, environmental, socio-political and economic factors that impact upon food security
2.
Appreciate the food value chain, and the complexities that exist between global food production and agricultural markets and trade
3.
Understand the contribution to food losses from pests and diseases
4.
Be competent in constructing logically sound arguments
5.
Be skilled in the critical interpretation, presentation and analysis of data
6.
Be able to carry out independent research (either practical or desk-based) and produce reports of the research in a number of different formats (both written and verbal)
7.
Have expertise in at least one specialist area of relevance to food security

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
Accrediting bodies