Agricultural Economics

On this programme, you will learn such things as the impact on a country or on the world market of an increase in financial support for food production.

Economics, politics and law are important subjects for agricultural economists. You will work with, amongst other things, the financing of development and food production, so you will be able to analyse such things as the economic consequences of new EU legislation.

Graduates of the programme will be qualified to work for research institutions, banks, agricultural organisations and international organisations such as the EU and OECD.

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About the programme

When you study Agricultural Economics, you learn about the political, economic and legal links between national and international relations in the agricultural sector. You can choose between three areas of specialisation:

International Economics and Development, where you study the problems of developing countries and their relationship with the EU, the USA and the WTO.
Agribusiness and Food Economics, where you study society's demand for food quality and safety.
Agribusiness and Innovation, where you study the consequences of social change, climate change and increases in population while gaining solid training in innovation management and economics.

Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc) in Agricultural Economics.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

Admission

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

Educational Institutions

You can study Agricultural Economics in Copenhagen.

University of Copenhagen

At the University of Copenhagen, Agricultural Economics can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

You can also take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the Programme at www.ku.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

Facts

Name Agricultural Economics

Type: MSc Programme

Duration: 2 years

European transfer credits: 120 ECTS

Language: English

Addresses

Københavns Universitet

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