Food, agriculture and animal husbandry

Empower global change and help shape food systems with an extraordinary masters built around your busy schedule.

Our degrees have been designed for professionals to develop their skills, improve their practice and make a difference.

You can study to masters, diploma or certificate level, or take a short credit-bearing course. You are in control of your learning.

Ready to advance your professional journey and make a significant mark in food and agriculture? Join us at Edinburgh – wherever you are.

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Our programmes also offer the possibility of studying stand-alone courses.

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Our tuition fees are the same for everyone, regardless of where you are in the world.

Degrees specially designed to be online, with maximum convenience – and no travel or visa costs.

Part-time and flexible options. Study to masters, diploma or certificate level, or take a short credit-bearing course.

Many of our programmes are accredited and designed in conjunction with professional bodies and organisations.

"An opportunity to extend what I do in my career." – Phoebe, Australia

"It's made me interact with a lot of people from other countries." – Sanath, India

How does online learning work at the University of Edinburgh?

The Quality Assurance Agency awarded us the highest possible rating for our student learning experience (2021).

We are ranked 27th in the world and 8th in Europe (QS World University Rankings 2025).

90% of our research is ranked world-leading or internationally excellent (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

And 3rd in the UK, according to the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024.

Supportive learning environment – online learners receive the same level of support as on-campus students, with an extensive range of library and careers resources, as well as technical support.
Collaborative learning platform – you will study alongside a global community of other students sharing experiences and ideas.
Learn from leading academics, clinicians and practitioners at one of the world’s leading higher education institutions.
Flexible study schedule – you choose when and where you study, and there is no fixed schedule. Watch lectures and contribute to discussions when and where it suits you.
Accreditation – many of our programmes are accredited by or delivered in partnership with Royal Colleges and other professional organisations.

Some of the organisations our graduates work for.

This article was published on 2024-12-02