MSc Organic Farming

This part time, online distance learning course is the only specialised MSc in Organic Farming in Scotland.

Combining academic learning and work experience, this MSc course will teach you about key aspects of the technical production, marketing, and management of organic farming and food.

A well as honing your research skills, you'll build on your existing knowledge and experience to enhance your career opportunities as a practitioner, promoter, and facilitator within the sector.

During the programme, you'll learn to critically appraise organic farming as an agricultural system and in a wider context, and understand more about the organic sector as a whole.

You'll gain a sound knowledge of the science underpinning organic farming, and learn about marketing, financial and audit requirements for organic produce.

Classroom learning is supported by work placement, giving you real-life experience of your studies in action.

What you'll learn

The course aims to provide you with a good understanding of the organic sector and a sound knowledge of the science underpinning organic farming.

It will also teach you how to critically appraise organic farming as an agricultural system, and develop your understanding of the marketing, business and quality assurance requirements for organic produce.

The course modules offer of a mix of technical production, marketing and management, and skill development modules, underpinned by work experience and a study tour that demonstrates real-life practical examples.

Course format

This course is studied part-time through on-line distance learning. This allows those in continuing employment or with family commitments to participate. With the exception of several weekend schools, the learning is carried out in the student's home or workplace.