In this master's programme you will: learn about one of the most important, dynamic and innovative sectors of the global economy; understand the impact of the globalisation of food production and the policy issues as they relate to international trade, competition, food safety and diets and health; and equip yourself with applied economics, marketing and quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Get training in applied economics, marketing and quantitative and qualitative research techniques. You will cover economic and marketing aspects of food including consumers' food choice decisions, globalisation in food retailing and manufacturing and its impacts, and policy issues as they relate to international trade, competition, food safety and diets and health. Our programmes are excellent preparation for careers in international and rural development, agricultural economics, and marketing within the food chain and policy. Some 96% of our graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating.