Overview

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The MSc in Food Security Policy and Management is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Exit Award

Postgraduate Diploma in Food Security Policy and Management

Students who successfully achieve the pass standard in taught modules to the value of 60 credits and who achieve an aggregate pass across taught modules to the value of 60 credits may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Food Security Policy and Management (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 90 credits as follows – 60 credits of taught modules (Part I) and 30 credits of research modules (Part II):
Part I
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
EH6122	Public Health Nutrition: From Principles to Practice	10
FE6013	Advanced Food Security Theory, Practice and Analysis	10
FE6014	Gender, Development and Rural Livelihoods	5
FE6015	Food Security in Humanitarian Crises	5
FE6016	Programme Planning and Impact Assessment	10
FE6507	Economics of Agri-Food Markets and Value Chain Analysis	5
FE6512	Sustainable Food Systems	5
FE6902	Global Food Policy Issues	5
IS6054	Health Information Systems and e-Health Analysis	5
Part II
Students take 30 credits as follows:
Core Modules
FE6516	Applied Food Security Research Project	30
Total Credits		90

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for the MSc (Food Security Policy and Management) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Identify the key drivers and factors influencing global food insecurity and malnutrition;
  
• Apply advanced analytical techniques and design policies and project interventions to address international food security and nutrition challenges;
  
• Conduct research and data analysis relating to food security and nutrition through the completion of an applied research project;
  
• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
  
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective practice;
  
• Engage in the application of advanced frameworks and techniques in organisational settings.