Food, Politics and Society (MSc)
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Over the past few decades, questions about the production, supply, preparation, consumption and disposal of food have become central to our understanding of society and politics. With the rise of a global food market and of industrial agriculture - and the accompanying challenges of climate change, soil erosion and food scarcity - it is more urgent than ever to understand the complex interrelationship between food, politics and society.
Birkbeck's MSc Food, Politics and Society offers a comprehensive survey of the main themes in this area. You will study the theoretical background and real-world impact of key issues, including agricultural production, the sociology of consumption, food and the city, and the political ecology of our contemporary industrialised global food system. You will also explore the historical, sociological and political dimensions of nutrition and malnutrition, the regulation of food markets, struggles and conflict over food, and the cultural meanings of food.
The degree draws primarily from the field of food studies, but it is interdisciplinary and you will study approaches, ideas and texts from politics, theory, history, sociology, cultural anthropology and public policy.
This degree will be of interest to anybody working in, or planning to pursue a career in, food politics and food policy who wants to build their skills and knowledge to enhance their career prospects. It is also suitable if you want to undertake MPhil/PhD or professional research.
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About this course
Graduates can pursue careers in government or advisory bodies where research skills are required, as well as policy research, higher education, the voluntary sector and journalism. Possible professions include Civil Service fast streamer, higher education lecturer, government social research officer, or politician’s assistant. This degree may also be useful in becoming a local government officer, newspaper journalist, or public relations officer.
A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in social sciences or humanities.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
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Subjects
- Production
- Climate
- Political Sociology
- Public
- Global
- Climate Change
- Sociology
- Political Theory
- Governance
- Politics
Course programme
You take two core modules, choose two option modules and write a dissertation.
CORE MODULES- Food, Politics, and Society (level 7)
- The Political Sociology of the Modern State
- Culture, Community, Identity
- Development Studies: Theoretical Approaches
- Development, Aid and Power
- Energy and Climate Change
- Environment and Policy
- Geopolitics, Population and Environment
- Global Politics, Governance and Security
- Material Worlds
- Political Theory and Contemporary Politics
- Public Management: Theories and Innovations
- Theorising Social Research
- Dissertation MSc Food, Politics, and Society
Additional information
Part-time home students: £4410 pa
Full-time home students: £8820 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa
Food, Politics and Society (MSc)