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Master of Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity
Royal Holloway, University of London
- Egham, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Science in Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity is a 1-year full-time postgraduate course in Biological Sciences taught at the Egham campus of Royal Holloway.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Food Security
- Sustainability and Biodiversity. Apply relevant theories
- Methods
- And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Food Security
- Sustainability and Biodiversity.
Career outcomes
- PhD study
- Scientist
- Policymaker
- Business roles
- Charities
- Think-tanks
- Policy-making
- Sustainability and agriculture start-ups
Curriculum
- One-year full-time taught course. Core modules include Term 1 and 2
- The role of biodiversity in human and environmental health
- Sustainability and human livelihoods
- Innovations in food security and Data analysis and Research skills.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 2:2. UK Bachelor honours degree or equivalent at 2:2 (Honours) or international equivalent in the eligible degree subjects listed below. International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent overseas), Some courses are conversion courses, Others need the subject degree, Pre-Masters and Master's Foundation programmes (Study Group / ONCAMPUS, Staged separately) for those below the entry level.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 67
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Bachelor degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Personal statement
- References and program-specific supporting documents when required.
How to apply
- Check the course entry requirements and deadlines (27 June 2027 for a decision by 16 July
- Or 30 July 2027 for a decision by 13 August. Final deadline 20 August 2027 for international applicants) at official website 2. Create your application on the Royal Holloway Applicant Portal. Upload transcript and degree certificate with English translations
- Proof of English
- Referee details
- Portfolio or writing samples where asked
- your passport if you need a student visa. Submit the application first
- Then add documents on the Supplemental Items page.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £28,100 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £75 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Egham |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Life Sciences and the Environment |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Royal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
20 Aug 2027
279 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 20 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £28,100 GBP per year. The application fee is £75 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,500 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 67, IELTS Academic 6.5.

