About Mscfood Policy Msc in City University London
From artisanal bakeries to Ministries of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, our students come to study the MSc in Food Policy from around the world, across the food landscape and go on to develop their careers in a variety of ways once they graduate.
The course is for students who are passionate about food policy and are open to challenging their own assumptions. We want you to graduate from this Masters with a more disciplined and rigorous approach so you can be more effective in pursuing your passions within the food domain.
If you would like to discuss why this course is suited to you (face-to-face, via Skype or on the phone) please email the Programme Director Dr Claire Marris.
Objectives
How does a coconut growing in Malaysia become a coconut drink in the UK? On this programme we explore how policy influences the trajectory of food not just from field to fork but across time and territory.
The MSc in Food Policy is about analysing, researching and informing the future of food policy from the local to global scale. It is run by the Centre for Food Policy, founded by Prof. Tim Lang in 1994. Read this report for a summary of the Centre's past work and vision for the future.
The ways in which we produce, process, distribute, market, prepare and consume food have important consequences for our health and that of the planet. We look at the positive and negative impacts of food, from the health, environmental, political, socio-economic and cultural perspective.
This Masters promotes genuine interdisciplinary because we think you need to look at the subject from all angles to make the most holistic evaluation. It draws on social sciences (sociology, politics, economics, anthropology, psychology) as well as health sciences and epidemiology. We look at the latest food policy debates and place them in a historical context.
You will be taught by a team of food policy specialists who are leaders in the field. Our academic staff are actively involved in research and in policy-making on the local, national and global stage. Our teaching reflects this engagement.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and no less than 6.0 in any other section
- TOEFL IBT: overall score of at least 104 in a TOEFL iBT test with no less than 25 in the Writing section.
- PTE: overall of 68 with a minimum of 60 in writing and no less than 55 in any other section.
City University London Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Location |
London, England |
| Establishment Year |
1862 |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Online |
| On campus accommodation |
Available |
| No. of campuses |
1 |
| No. of residence halls |
10 |
| % of international students |
26% |
| Total enrollment |
20,210 |
City, University of London The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The tuition fee for international students varies depending on the choice of course.
- An estimated cost of attendance for City, University of London is tabulated below:
| Expense |
Estimated cost (in GBP) |
| Tuition fee (for undergraduates) |
19,000 - 25,500 |
| Tuition fee (for graduates) |
19,000 – 29,500 |
| Accommodation |
150-280 per week |
| Utility Bills |
10 per week |
| Food |
40-60 per week |
| Travels |
10-30 per week |
| Study Materials |
5-10 per week |
| TV license |
3 per week |
| Mobile and Internet |
10 per week |
| Entertainment |
20-50 per week |
| Miscellaneous |
20 per week |
