Master's Resilient Farming and Food Systems
The Master Resilient Farming and Food Systems focusses on developing the food systems of the future, that balance human needs for food production and security with natural resource use and environmental protection. The programme has an interdisciplinary approach, combing knowledge on agroecology with the societal and sociological context of food production, from a local to a global scale. This makes the programme accessible and challenging for undergraduates from both natural and social science backgrounds.
Why this programme?
- Learn to design the resilient food systems of the future.
- Study sustainable food production from both natural and social perspectives.
- Integrate theory with practice through action learning and research projects.
- Join a very active, international student community.
Study programme of the master's Resilient Farming and Food Systems
On the Programme of Resilient Farming and Food Systems page you can find the general outline of the programme and more detailed information about courses, theses and internships.
You can also read more about the Background of the programme and Compare Resilient Farming and Food Systems to other master's programmes.
Specialisations
Within the master's programme you can choose one of the following specialisations to meet your personal interests.
- Agroecology
- Sustainable Food Systems
Double degree
Wageningen University offers the possibility to do a double degree programme in Agroecology in collaboration with Institut Supérieur d'agriculture et d'agroalimentaire Rhône-Alpes (ISARA) in Lyon.
Application and admission
Interested in taking part in the programme of Resilient Farming and Food
Systems? Find out more about the specific Admission requirements and the application procedures.
Student experiences
The best way to get to know a place is by getting to know the people. Students share their experiences with you about the master's programme and student life in Wageningen on the page Student experiences.
What moves me? Agriculture, environment, society: The integrated approach.
Future career
What are your possibilities after graduating? Read more about Career perspectives and opportunities after finishing the programme.